Trunk comparison: BMW i4 vs VW Golf Wagon
Key Differences
The VW Golf Wagon offers a longer cargo area with the front seats upright: it is
than the BMW i4. The height of the Golf Wagon's trunk opening is
, which makes loading tall items easier. At the narrowest point in the trunk, the Golf Wagon is also noticeably more spacious: it is
than the BMW i4. In contrast, the loading edge of the BMW i4 sits
above the road than that of the Golf Wagon. Smaller differences that do not exceed the 10% threshold are: with the seats folded down, the Golf Wagon is 4.3 in (6%) longer, the loading edge depth is 0.4 in (10%) greater in the Golf Wagon, and the trunk opening width is 2.4 in (6%) larger in the Golf Wagon.
Impact on Usability
The greater length of the Golf Wagon with the rear seat upright makes it more practical when transporting longer items with passengers on board (e.g., furniture parts, skis, or scaffolding boards) without having to fold down the seats. The significantly higher trunk opening of the Golf Wagon facilitates loading tall or bulky cargo because more vertical space is available and bulky parts fit more easily through the opening. The greater width at the narrowest point in the Golf Wagon increases the likelihood of fitting bulky or wide items lying flat without needing to tilt or add extra padding. The higher loading edge of the BMW i4 means more lifting effort when loading—heavy items must be lifted higher, which worsens ergonomics. In some everyday situations, a higher loading edge can make loading bulky but flat loads more difficult. However, when the seats are folded down, the length differences (6%) are small—when the entire area is folded flat, the vehicles are closer in usability.
Conclusion
Those who frequently transport long or tall items with the rear seat upright or need to load wide cargo benefit from the VW Golf Wagon (longer cargo area with rear seat occupied, higher opening, larger minimum width). Those who primarily focus on design/type or other vehicle features must accept the somewhat higher loading edge of the BMW i4, which can make loading more difficult. Smaller differences with folded seats, depth, and opening width are less decisive for everyday practicality.