Trunk comparison: Dacia Duster vs VW Caddy Wagon
Key Differences
The Dacia Duster offers a significantly larger cargo area with the seats folded down: it is
longer than the Volkswagen Caddy Wagon. The trunk opening of the Volkswagen Caddy Wagon, on the other hand, is
higher than that of the Duster. The depth of the trunk (distance from loading edge → trunk floor) is
greater in the Duster, while the loading edge of the Duster is overall
higher above the ground. In width, the Volkswagen Caddy Wagon has advantages: at the narrowest point, it is
wider, and the width of the trunk opening is
larger. (With the first row of seats upright, the Caddy's trunk is
longer — this value is exactly 10%.)
Impact on Usability
- Dacia Duster: The significantly greater length with folded seats makes the Duster better suited for long items (slats, pipes, furniture parts). The greater trunk depth also means that cargo sits lower and more securely in the trunk. However, the loading edge being 7.5 in higher makes lifting heavy loads into the trunk more difficult — frequent lifting of large or heavy items is therefore more strenuous. - Volkswagen Caddy Wagon: The higher trunk opening and greater width (both at the narrowest point and at the opening) make loading and unloading wide or tall items (pallets, boxes, cabinets) easier. The lower loading edge makes handling heavy loads more comfortable. Additionally, the Caddy has a slight length advantage (+3.9 in) with the first row of seats upright, which can be beneficial in everyday use with passengers. In summary: For very long cargo without the rear seat, the Duster is better; for wide or tall cargo that is frequently lifted, the Caddy is more practical.