Trunk comparison: Dacia Duster vs Durchschnitt Wagon

Key Differences

The biggest differences concern the depth of the trunk (loading edge → trunk floor) and the height of the loading edge. The Dacia Duster has 100% greater trunk depth (+1.6 in) and 21% higher loading edge (+5.1 in) compared to the average wagon.

All other differences are significantly smaller: the wagon offers slightly more usable length (3.5 in more with the rear seats folded down, 1.2 in with the first row upright), a slightly greater width at the narrowest point (+1.6 in), and a somewhat wider trunk opening (+2.4 in).

The height of the opening is minimally higher on the Duster (+0.8 in).

Impact on Usability

The significantly deeper cargo area in the Duster means that items can lie deeper inside the vehicle, which is advantageous for high packing volume or irregularly shaped loads: bulky or taller items can be better "recessed" and do not protrude as far above the loading edge.

At the same time, the considerably higher loading edge increases the effort required to lift heavy loads in; loading and unloading large, heavy items is therefore more strenuous than in the wagon.

Because the widths (including the opening) and usable length are somewhat greater in the wagon, wide or long items are easier to load there.

In summary: the Duster is advantageous when benefiting from a deeper cargo area (e.g., high stacks inside, well "recessed" equipment), while the wagon is more practical for regular loading and unloading of heavy or wide/extended cargo due to the lower loading edge, larger opening width, and somewhat greater cargo length.