Trunk comparison: BMW X1 vs Dacia Duster

Key Differences

With the seats folded down, the lengths of both trunks are the same, but with the front seats upright, the Dacia Duster is 2.8 in (+8%) longer.

Two larger differences favor the Duster: the height of the trunk opening is 3.5 in (+13%) higher and the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is 2 in (+167%) greater.

Smaller differences: the loading edge height of the Duster is 2 in (+7%) higher above the ground, the narrowest trunk width is 0.4 in (+1%) larger in the BMW X1, and the width of the trunk opening is 3.5 in (+9%) larger in the BMW X1.

Impact on Usability

The significantly higher trunk opening and especially the much greater depth of the Duster make it more practical for tall and bulky items: the higher opening allows bulky cargo to fit more easily, and the greater depth lets you better accommodate taller or irregularly shaped items standing up or offset. The higher loading edge height of the Duster (slightly elevated) can make lifting heavy loads a bit more strenuous, while the BMW X1, with a slightly wider opening and minimally larger narrowest width, is better suited for particularly wide cargo. With the seats folded down, both offer the same length; with the rear seats upright, the Duster gains slightly in usable depth (+8%), which is advantageous in everyday use when transporting longer items without folding the seats.