Trunk comparison: BMW X3 vs Dacia Jogger

Key Differences

The Dacia Jogger offers significantly more usable interior dimensions in vertical and lengthwise directions: the cargo area with the first row of seats upright is 8.3 in (22%) longer than in the BMW X3, the height of the trunk opening is 5.1 in (16%) larger, and the depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor is 3.1 in (approx. 700%) greater. (The extremely high percentage for the depth comes from a very small reference size in the X3; in absolute numbers, it is +3.1 in.)

Impact on Usability

These differences have concrete consequences in everyday use: The greater interior length with the seat row upright makes the Jogger more practical when transporting long items without folding down seats (e.g., skis, furniture panels, long sports equipment).

The higher trunk opening allows for loading taller or bulkier cargo and reduces the risk of hitting the upper edge.

The greater depth from the loading edge to the floor increases usable volume and creates more space below the loading surface; this is advantageous for bulky or tall cargo but can make reaching items lying at the very bottom somewhat more difficult.

At the same time, the Jogger's loading edge sits lower (the BMW's loading edge is 1.6 in higher, this difference is about 6% and therefore smaller), so heavy cargo can often be lifted or slid into the trunk more easily in the Jogger.

In terms of width, there are no differences over 10%: The Jogger is slightly wider at the narrowest point (+4.3 in / 10%), while the opening width in the BMW is about 3.5 in (9%) larger.

Practically, this means: The Jogger offers more space inside between narrowings, the X3 has a slightly wider entry—therefore, the X3 can have a small advantage when loading very wide items through the opening, while the Jogger clearly leads in length and height.

Conclusion: For users who frequently transport long, tall, or bulky items (family, leisure, transport needs), the Dacia Jogger is more practical in many everyday situations.

Those who primarily need to move very wide parts through the trunk opening or prefer a generally more compact, higher loading behavior will find smaller advantages in the BMW X3.