Trunk comparison: BMW X1 vs VW Tiguan Allspace
Summary of the Biggest Differences
In a direct comparison, four differences stand out: The VW Tiguan Allspace has a 10.2 in (16%) longer cargo space with the seats folded down than the BMW X1. With the first row of seats upright, the Tiguan Allspace is 8.7 in (24%) longer up front.
Conversely, the BMW X1 offers a 16.9 in (91%) larger trunk with all seats fully upright. Additionally, the trunk depth (loading edge to trunk floor) is 1.2 in (200%) greater in the BMW X1.
What Impact Do These Differences Have on Usability?
- Loading length with seats folded down: With a 16% longer loading area, the Tiguan Allspace is better suited for long items (e.g., furniture parts, long ladders, or skis) when seats are folded. For users who regularly transport long goods, the Tiguan is more practical.
- Cargo space with first row upright: With 24% more length in this seating configuration, the Tiguan also offers more longitudinal storage space when sitting normally in front—advantageous for longer transports without fully folding the seats.
- Trunk with fully occupied interior: When all seats are upright, the BMW X1 has a significantly larger usable trunk (+91%), making it much more practical for families or multiple passengers with luggage in everyday use.
- Trunk depth (loading edge → floor): The greater depth in the BMW X1 (+200%, 1.2 in) means items can sit deeper—this increases usable height in the cargo area, facilitates stacking, and ensures cargo lies lower and thus more stable. In practice, this means more hidden storage and better stacking options in the BMW.
Other dimensions such as trunk opening height, loading edge height, and width differences are below the 10% mark and therefore less relevant for basic usability: widths and opening are comparable, the Tiguan’s loading edge is slightly higher (no major impact on choice).
Conclusion
Choice depends on usage profile: Those who often transport long items or need maximum cargo space with folded seats benefit from the VW Tiguan Allspace.
Those who regularly travel fully occupied and still want to fit a lot of luggage in the trunk—plus a slightly deeper loading floor for better stacking—are better served by the BMW X1.