Trunk comparison: Dacia Duster vs VW Tiguan Allspace

Key Differences

Clear differences in cargo space appear depending on seat configuration: The VW Tiguan Allspace offers a longer trunk with the seats folded down than the Dacia Duster (+10.2 in / +16%) and also remains longer with the first row upright (+5.9 in / +15%).

Conversely, the Dacia Duster has significantly more trunk volume than the Tiguan with all seats upright (+19.7 in / +106%).

Other significant differences concern the loading and build geometry: The trunk opening of the Duster is higher (+3.5 in / +13%) and the difference between the loading edge and trunk floor is much greater in the Duster (+3.1 in / +700%).

The width of the trunk opening is larger in the Tiguan (+6.3 in / +16%). The narrowest trunk width of both vehicles is the same; the loading edge of the Tiguan is only slightly higher (+0.4 in / 1%).

Impact on Usability

For long, flat cargo (e.g., slats, skis, long boxes), the Tiguan Allspace has the advantage: It offers more usable length with the seats folded down (+16%) and a wider opening (+16%), which makes loading and maneuvering long or wide items easier.

The Dacia Duster is better suited when transporting as much luggage as possible with full occupancy or when loading tall items.

With all seats upright, it has significantly more cargo length (+106%), a higher opening (+13%), and the greater depth between the loading edge and trunk floor (+700%) creates more vertical space/storage. This makes it more practical for suitcases, bags, bulky tall items, and stacking cargo.

The marginally higher loading edge of the Tiguan (+0.4 in) is negligible in everyday use. Since the narrowest trunk width is the same, there are no differences in this regard for very tight cargo.

In summary: Tiguan Allspace = better for long and wide cargo with seats folded; Dacia Duster = better for more luggage with passengers and for taller/more voluminous cargo.