Trunk comparison: BMW i4 vs Skoda Elroq

Key Differences

In a direct comparison, four features stand out clearly: with the front seats upright, the BMW i4 offers a cargo floor that is 7.1 in (23%) longer than the Škoda Elroq; the trunk opening of the Škoda is 3.5 in (13%) higher; the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is 3.5 in (900%) greater in the BMW i4; and at the narrowest point, the Škoda's trunk is 4.7 in (14%) wider.

Other differences are smaller: with the seats folded down, the BMW is only 3.5 in (5%) longer, the width of the trunk opening is 3.5 in (10%) wider at the front in the Škoda (borderline case), and the loading edge height differs by only 0.4 in (1%).

Impact on Usability

The significantly greater length extension of the BMW i4 with the rear seat upright makes it more practical for transporting long items without folding the seats down (e.g., skis, long boards, or furniture parts). If you frequently carry longer loads with full passenger occupancy, the BMW clearly has the advantage.

The considerably greater depth in the BMW (a stronger "deep space") increases the usable volume in the lower part of the trunk. This helps to store bulky or less delicate items deeper and more stably and reduces the chance of them sliding forward.

At the same time, a deeper interior can make maneuvering flat, large items somewhat more difficult because they must be pushed into a deeper cavity.

The Škoda scores better on opening height and at the narrowest point: the higher trunk opening makes loading tall items easier, and the greater minimum width allows wider cargo to pass through the tightest spots.

Practically, this means bulky, clunky, or wide items can be more easily placed through and inside the Škoda's trunk opening.

When the seats are fully folded down, the lengths largely even out (only about a 5% difference), so both vehicles are similarly usable at maximum cargo area. The nearly identical loading edge height means no relevant difference when lifting items into the vehicle.

Conclusion: For longer cargo with the rear seat upright and for more "deep space" volume, the BMW i4 is more advantageous.

For easier loading of tall or particularly wide items, the Škoda Elroq is better suited. Which option is more practical depends on typical cargo (long vs. wide/tall) and how often passengers are carried.