Trunk comparison: BMW X1 vs Seat Tarraco

Key Differences

The SEAT Tarraco offers significantly more cargo space in several dimensions: With the seats folded down, the trunk of the Tarraco is +9.1 in (14%) longer, and with the first row upright, the advantage is +8.7 in (24%).

The height of the trunk opening is +4.3 in (15%) greater in the Tarraco, and the depth from the loading edge level to the trunk floor is +1.2 in (100%) higher.

Smaller differences: the Tarraco's loading edge is only +1.6 in (6%) higher above the road; the narrowest width is the same; the width of the trunk opening is 3.1 in (7%) larger.

Implications for Usability

The longer loading areas (with seats folded and with the first row upright) mean that the Tarraco can transport longer items like slats, pipes, or longer boxes more easily than the X1. The higher trunk opening and greater depth make it easier to accommodate tall and bulky luggage and allow for better stacking because more space is available vertically and in depth.

The slightly higher loading edge (+1.6 in) makes lifting heavy loads in slightly more effortful but is a minor drawback compared to the additional cargo space.

Since the narrowest width is identical and the opening width only slightly larger, you gain little advantage with the Tarraco when transporting very wide items; the clear advantage lies in the length and height of the cargo area.