Trunk comparison: Dacia Jogger vs VW Tiguan

Key Differences

The biggest differences lie in the cargo space when the second row of seats is in use, and in dimensions that affect loading. Notable are:

• Cargo length with the first row upright: Dacia Jogger +11 in (≈32%) — significantly longer.
• Height of the trunk opening: Dacia Jogger +7.1 in (≈24%) — significantly higher opening profile.
• Depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor): Dacia Jogger +2.8 in (≈700%) — significantly deeper interior under the loading edge.
• Loading edge height above the road: VW Tiguan +3.1 in (≈12%) — the Tiguan's loading edge is higher.
• Width at the narrowest point: Dacia Jogger +7.9 in (≈20%) — noticeably wider interior at the tightest spot.

Smaller differences (under ≈10%) are: trunk length with seats fully folded (+4% in favor of Jogger) and width of the trunk opening (+6% in favor of Tiguan) — these are hardly noticeable in everyday use.

Impact on Usability

The mentioned differences lead to clear practical consequences:

• More usable length with occupied seats (Jogger): With the first row upright, the Jogger offers significantly more loading area. This makes it more practical for longer items when passengers are still on board (e.g., surfboards, long ladders, or furniture parts).
• Higher opening and deeper interior (Jogger): The higher trunk opening plus the deeper interior under the loading edge allows better storage of tall or bulky cargo and makes fitting bulky boxes or equipment easier. Together, these features create more usable volume for bulky loads.
• Lower loading edge on the Jogger / higher on the Tiguan: The approximately 3.1 in lower loading edge of the Jogger reduces the effort needed to lift heavy items into the vehicle. The higher loading edge on the Tiguan can make loading heavy or awkward loads more difficult.
• Wider narrow point in the Jogger: The 7.9 in greater width at the narrowest point increases the likelihood of fitting bulky items crosswise or diagonally. The slightly larger opening width of the Tiguan (≈6%) does not fully compensate for this.
• Similarity with seats fully folded: When all seats are folded down, the cargo space of both models is nearly comparable (only ≈4% difference), so the Jogger's advantage for purely flat cargo space is minimal.

In short: The Dacia Jogger is more practical for everyday use with variable seating and for loading tall or bulky items (greater interior height, deeper loading well, wider narrow point, more length with occupied seats).

The VW Tiguan only has a slightly larger opening width but features a higher loading edge that can make loading heavy loads more difficult.