Trunk comparison: BMW i4 vs Renault Clio

Biggest Differences

A clear pattern emerges in the cargo space: The BMW i4 offers significantly more cargo length, while the Renault Clio scores in depth and width. Specifically, the trunk of the BMW i4 with folded seats is +17.3 in (33%) longer and with the front seats upright +10.6 in (38%) longer than the Renault Clio.

The trunk depth (loading edge to trunk floor) is +26.4 in (670%) greater in the Renault Clio. Additionally, the loading edge of the BMW i4 is +18.1 in (192%) higher above the road than the Clio.

At the narrowest point in width, the Clio is +5.1 in (15%) more advantageous; the width of the trunk opening is slightly larger in the Clio, other differences are under 10%.

Impact on Usability

The greater cargo length of the BMW i4 makes it better suited for long items such as skis, furniture boards, or longer luggage; with folded seats, significantly more can be accommodated lengthwise.

However, the considerably higher loading edge of the i4 makes lifting heavy or bulky loads into the trunk more difficult — loading and unloading is physically more demanding than with the Clio.

The Renault Clio offers more space for tall or bulky items that must stand within the cargo area due to the significantly greater depth (depth from loading edge to trunk floor) and the greater narrowest width.

The lower loading edge makes loading heavy packages and bulky shopping easier. Due to the shorter cargo length, very long items are harder to accommodate; here the i4 has the advantage.

In practice, this means: Those who frequently transport long items or need a lot of variable cargo length benefit from the BMW i4. Those who mainly load bulky, tall, or heavy goods (shopping, boxes, suitcases) and value easy loading and unloading have the more practical combination of depth, width, and low loading edge with the Renault Clio.