Trunk comparison: Dacia Duster vs Peugeot 308 SW 3-row
Key Differences (>10%)
The Dacia Duster offers +7.5 in (13%) more trunk length with seats fully folded down than the Peugeot 308 SW. With all seats upright, the Duster is even more advantageous: +24.4 in (177%) longer trunk space.
The loading depth also differs: the distance from the loading edge sill to the trunk floor is +1.6 in (100%) greater in the Duster. The loading edge of the Duster is also significantly higher above the road surface: +7.9 in (36%). The Peugeot has a noticeably wider trunk opening width: +5.9 in (15%).
What impact do these differences have on usability?
- Storage space with full seating: Due to the significantly longer loading area of the Duster with all seats upright, the Duster is better suited when multiple passengers regularly ride and considerable luggage still needs to be carried (e.g., families with three rows of seats and suitcases).
- Maximum cargo volume (folded down): With seats folded down, the Duster offers more length (+7.5 in), allowing longer items to be better accommodated. For transport tasks where the rear seats are frequently folded, the Duster is often more practical.
- Loading and unloading large/wide items: The Peugeot scores in handling bulky or wide items thanks to the wider trunk opening (+5.9 in) and the slightly higher opening height. Large boxes or wide furniture pieces are easier to load into the Peugeot.
- Comfort when lifting/loading: The significantly higher loading edge of the Duster (+7.9 in) makes lifting heavy loads more strenuous. Although the Duster offers greater depth from the loading edge area to the trunk floor (+1.6 in), this does not reduce the necessary lifting over the higher threshold.
- Practical conclusion: Those who frequently travel fully occupied and still need a lot of luggage benefit from the Duster. Those who often load wide or tall items and appreciate easy access are better served by the Peugeot.
Minor Differences
The trunk opening height of the Peugeot is 3.1 in higher (+10%) — practical, but not considered a major difference. The narrowest interior width differs by only 0.4 in in favor of the Peugeot and is negligible.