Trunk comparison: Dacia Duster vs Seat Ibiza

Key Differences

In terms of cargo space, the Dacia Duster has clear advantages in length and opening width: with the seats folded down, the Duster is 9.1 in (16%) longer, and with the front seats upright, it even offers 11.4 in (43%) more length than the SEAT Ibiza.

Additionally, the width of the trunk opening on the Duster is 3.9 in (11%) larger, which makes loading wider items easier. In contrast, the SEAT Ibiza is significantly better in another dimension: the depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor is 4.3 in (138%) greater than on the Duster.

Implications for Usability

For transporting long items (e.g., slats, skis, long boxes), the Dacia Duster is clearly advantageous due to the greater cargo length both with folded and upright seats. The wider opening of the Duster facilitates loading and unloading wider parts and simplifies storing bulky items.

The greater depth (loading edge → trunk floor) in the SEAT Ibiza creates a deeper cargo well, thereby increasing usable volume for tall or bulky items that fit better into a deeper recess.

This can be especially beneficial for stacking or bulky but not too long items. However, a very deep cargo floor can make reaching into the rear area more difficult.

Other measurements are hardly relevant in practice: the trunk opening of the Ibiza is only 0.4 in higher (≈1%) and the narrowest interior width of the Duster is just 0.4 in larger (≈1%) — both differences are negligible.

The 2.8 in higher loading edge of the Duster (10%) slightly affects lifting heavy items (more lift height from the ground) but is not a major practical disadvantage in daily use.

Conclusion: Those who want to transport longer and wider goods or regularly carry flat, long loads will benefit more from the Dacia Duster. Those who benefit from a deeper cargo floor and a larger cargo well for bulky, less long items will find an advantage in the SEAT Ibiza.