Trunk comparison: BMW X2 vs Renault Austral
Key Differences
Among the measured values, three differences stand out: The trunk opening of the Renault Austral is 2.8 in (11%) higher than that of the BMW X2. At the same time, the width of the trunk opening in the Renault is 5.1 in (13%) larger than in the BMW.
Conversely, the trunk of the BMW X2 is deeper (loading edge to trunk floor) by 0.4 in (13%) compared to the Renault — absolutely only 0.4 in, but relatively 13%.
What are the implications of these differences for usability?
The higher trunk opening of the Renault (±2.8 in) provides more vertical clearance when loading tall items (e.g., crates, boxes, or bulky cargo) and reduces the risk of cargo scraping the upper edge. This is practical for bulky or tall items and makes loading and unloading easier.
The 5.1 in wider opening in the Renault makes loading wider items significantly easier (strollers, furniture parts, wide boxes).
Wide, bulky parts can be more easily turned and positioned through the opening in the Renault; the narrower opening in the BMW can impose limitations here, even if the interior volume may be similar.
The greater depth of the BMW X2 (0.4 in more, relatively 13%) means slightly more usable loading space lengthwise. This helps when storing longer items or better stacking over the loading edge. Since the absolute difference is small, this mainly affects situations where the depth must be precisely utilized.
Smaller differences: The BMW offers slightly more cargo length with the seats folded down (+2.4 in, 4%) and +2.8 in (8%) with the first row upright.
The loading edge of the BMW is 0.8 in higher (3%), which minimally complicates lifting. The narrowest trunk width differs by only 0.4 in (1%) — practically no difference here.
Conclusion: For loading and unloading wide or tall items, the Renault Austral is more practical due to the higher and significantly wider opening. For somewhat more usable depth and a slightly longer cargo floor, the BMW X2 scores — however, the advantage is minor and mainly relevant in tight length measurements.