Trunk comparison: Dacia Duster vs Opel Grandland

Biggest Differences

The most noticeable difference concerns the depth of the trunk (measuring point: loading edge to trunk floor): The Opel Grandland offers significantly more depth here with +3.1 in (100%) compared to the Dacia Duster.

The trunk opening height is the same for both models, while the opening width is 3.9 in larger on the Grandland.

With the front seats upright, the Duster has a 3.1 in (9%) longer cargo area, while with the seats folded down, the Grandland is 2 in (3%) longer. The loading edge of the Grandland sits 0.8 in (3%) higher above the road, and the narrowest interior width differs by only 0.4 in (1%) in favor of the Grandland.

Impact on Usability

The significantly greater depth in the Grandland practically means more interior space below the loading edge: This allows the vehicle to accommodate more volume for bulky or voluminous items without changing the exterior dimensions or opening height.

This is especially advantageous for tall cargo that lies deeper inside the trunk, allowing it to be stored more stably and lower overall.

The 3.9 in wider trunk opening of the Grandland makes loading and unloading wider items easier; this difference is noticeable with furniture parts, strollers, or large boxes.

The slightly higher loading edge (+0.8 in) makes lifting heavy loads in the Grandland minimally more strenuous; however, combined with the greater depth, the lifting effort can be partially compensated by placing items deeper.

The Dacia Duster offers a slightly longer usable floor space (+3.1 in) with the front seats upright, which is advantageous in everyday use when transporting longer but flat items (e.g., slats, skis with covers, long boxes) without folding the seats.

With fully folded seats, the Grandland offers slightly more length (+2 in), but this advantage is small and hardly decisive in most practical situations.

Width differences inside are negligible; both vehicles largely compensate for restrictions at the narrowest point.

Overall, those who prefer more usable volume below the loading edge and a significantly deeper cargo well benefit from the Grandland. Those who need a slightly longer, flat cargo space with the seat bench upright are slightly ahead with the Duster.