Trunk comparison: Fiat Panda vs Mazda Mazda CX-5

Key Differences

The Mazda CX-5 offers significantly more cargo length: it is 23.2 in (53%) longer with the rear seats folded down and 16.5 in (78%) longer with the front seats upright than the Fiat Panda.

The Fiat Panda, on the other hand, scores with a larger vertical dimension: the height of the trunk opening is 3.5 in (11%) larger on the Panda and the depth from the loading edge apex to the trunk floor is 5.1 in (260%) greater on the Panda.

Smaller differences under the 10% mark include the CX-5's loading edge being 2.8 in (10%) higher above the road, as well as the slightly greater width of the CX-5 at its narrowest point (+1.6 in / 4%) and at the opening (+2.4 in / 6%).

Impact on Usability

The longer cargo area in the CX-5 (53% / 78%) offers clear advantages when transporting long items such as furniture parts, pipes, boards, skis, or assembled packages: with the rear seats folded down, significantly more length fits inside, and even with the rear seats occupied, more usable cargo space remains.

The slightly greater width of the CX-5 and the wider opening support loading bulky, flat, or wide cargo.

The Panda, on the other hand, is more ergonomic for everyday use and better suited for bulky, taller cargo: the higher opening (+3.5 in) makes loading taller items easier, and the significantly greater trunk depth (+5.1 in / 260%) creates more usable volume below the loading edge — advantageous for stackable boxes or lower-lying cargo.

Additionally, the lower loading edge in the Panda (since the CX-5 sits 2.8 in higher) is more convenient when lifting heavy loads, although this difference is exactly 10% and thus not considered dominant.

In summary: those who frequently transport long or wide items benefit from the Mazda CX-5. Those who often carry heavy, tall, or stackable everyday loads and value easy loading are better served by the Fiat Panda.