Trunk comparison: BMW X3 vs Skoda Elroq

Key Differences

The most noticeable difference concerns the usable length with the first row of seats upright: The BMW X3 offers +5.9 in (19%) more cargo space than the Škoda Elroq. With the seats folded down, the BMW remains +4.3 in (7%) longer, though this percentage difference is less pronounced.

The width at the narrowest point is +3.9 in (10%) greater in the BMW, and the trunk opening width is +3.5 in (9%) wider. The trunk opening of the BMW is +1.2 in (4%) higher.

The Škoda has a +0.4 in (0%) greater depth (loading edge to trunk floor), and the loading edge of the BMW is +0.4 in (1%) higher above the ground.

Impact on Usability

Because the BMW is significantly longer with the first row of seats upright (+5.9 in / 19%), it is more practical when regularly transporting longer items without folding the seats down (e.g., skis, long boxes, or furniture parts).

This advantage increases everyday flexibility, especially for people who often travel with full seating and bulky cargo at the same time.

The greater width at the narrowest point (+3.9 in) and the wider opening (+3.5 in) in the BMW make it easier to store wider items; the slightly higher opening dimension (+1.2 in) also helps with bulky loads.

In contrast, the Škoda's loading edge being 0.4 in lower makes lifting heavy items marginally easier — with frequent loading of heavy cargo, this can be more noticeable than the few centimeters difference in depth or height.

In practice, this means: For users who often transport long or wide items and may keep rear seats occupied, the BMW X3 is clearly advantageous.

Those who more frequently lift heavy, compact loads or prefer slightly easier loading will find the Škoda Elroq an equally practical, somewhat more manageable solution — though the capacity differences there are overall smaller.