Trunk comparison: Dacia Duster vs Seat Tarraco

Key Differences

The SEAT Tarraco offers significantly more usable length: with the seats folded down, the trunk is 9.1 in (+14%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, the trunk is 5.9 in (+15%) longer than in the Dacia Duster.

The trunk opening is also noticeably wider in the Tarraco: the opening width is 6.7 in (+17%) greater than that of the Duster.

Conversely, the Dacia Duster has a significantly greater trunk depth (loading edge to trunk floor) — by 0.8 in (+33%) — as well as a slightly higher loading edge (+0.4 in, 1%).

Smaller differences: the height of the Tarraco's trunk opening is +0.8 in (2%) higher, and the narrowest interior width is only +0.4 in (1%) larger in the Tarraco.

Impact on Usability

Due to the greater length of the Tarraco, longer cargo can be transported more easily (e.g., skis, slatted frames, longer furniture parts) — this applies both with folded seats and with the first row upright, i.e., with full passenger occupancy.

The significantly wider trunk opening facilitates loading and unloading wider or bulky items (suitcases, strollers, boxes) and reduces maneuvering when placing items inside.

The deeper trunk floor of the Duster (33% difference) means that cargo sits lower and is less likely to shift; this is advantageous for securely stacking luggage or transporting loose items.

The slightly higher loading edge of the Duster makes lifting heavy loads in slightly more strenuous but, together with the deeper well, stabilizes the cargo.

Conclusion: Those who frequently transport long or wide items or often need a lot of cargo space with full passengers benefit from the SEAT Tarraco. Those who prefer stackable, secure storage in a deeper cargo well find a pragmatic advantage in the Dacia Duster.