Trunk comparison: BMW X4 vs Peugeot 208

Key Differences

The BMW X4 offers significantly more usable cargo space in length: with the seats folded down, the trunk is 16.1 in (31%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, it is even 13.8 in (52%) longer than the Peugeot 208. The width of the trunk opening is 6.7 in (20%) larger on the BMW, and the loading edge of the BMW is 3.1 in (11%) higher above the road.

The Peugeot, on the other hand, scores with a significantly greater interior depth (loading edge → trunk floor): this is 3.9 in (125%) larger on the Peugeot than on the BMW.

Smaller differences: the height of the trunk opening is 2 in (7%) higher on the Peugeot, and the narrowest width of the trunk is 1.6 in (4%) larger on the BMW.

Impact on Usability

The BMW X4 is better suited for long or bulky items: the significantly greater loading length (31% and 52%) and the wider opening (+20%) make it easier to load longer, flat, or wide items (e.g., furniture parts, skis, long boxes).

However, the higher loading edge of the BMW (+11%) means that heavy luggage must be lifted higher — this makes lifting from the ground more difficult but is less relevant for lighter or rollable loads.

The Peugeot 208 offers more vertical space below the loading edge due to the significantly greater interior depth (+125%), which is advantageous for tall, bulky loads (e.g., stacked crates, tall plants).

Since the loading edge of the Peugeot is lower, lifting heavy items from the ground is generally easier than with the BMW. The slightly higher opening height (+7%) makes it marginally easier to load very tall items but is not a major advantage over the X4.

Conclusion: Those who frequently transport longer or wider loads benefit more from the BMW X4. Those who want to load heavier, tall, or bulky individual items more easily will find practical advantages in the Peugeot 208 due to the deeper cargo floor and lower loading edge.