Trunk comparison: BMW iX1 vs Ford Focus

Key Differences (>10%)

BMW iX1: 5.1 in (17%) longer usable trunk length with front seats upright — this means that longer items (e.g., skis, slats, longer boxes) can be better accommodated without folding the seats.

For everyday scenarios with passengers, the iX1 offers a clear advantage when transporting longer cargo without folding the seats.

Ford Focus: 3.1 in (11%) higher trunk opening — the opening is significantly higher, making it easier to load tall items vertically without tilting them much. This facilitates loading bulky, tall items (e.g., kitchen appliances, boxes, plants).

Ford Focus: 6.3 in (800%) greater depth (loading edge to trunk floor) — the Focus provides significantly more "depth space" behind the loading edge.

This creates more usable storage space for bulky or deeply stacked cargo and allows better stacking of suitcases or boxes. However, a very deep trunk can make loading and unloading items placed further back somewhat more cumbersome, as you have to reach further inside.

Impact on Usability

If you often transport long items without folding the rear seats, the BMW iX1 is better suited. For users who frequently load tall or bulky items (e.g., moves, furniture, tall boxes), the Ford Focus is more practical due to the higher opening and significantly greater depth.

The combination of a higher opening and significantly greater depth in the Focus makes it overall more flexible for bulky and deeply stackable cargo; the iX1 scores with the length of the cargo area when seats are occupied.

Other, Smaller Differences (<10%)

The loading edge of the BMW iX1 is 1.2 in (4%) higher above the ground than that of the Focus — meaning slightly higher lifting when loading the iX1. The width of the trunk opening is 3.5 in (9%) larger in the BMW, which somewhat eases loading wider items (though still under the 10% threshold).

When all seats are folded down, the iX1 is only about 2.8 in (5%) longer — a comparatively small advantage.