Trunk comparison: Ford Focus Wagon vs Mazda Mazda CX-5

Key Result

The Mazda CX-5 offers significantly more vertical space and a deeper cargo area, while the Ford Focus Wagon has slightly more length and more practical width dimensions. Notable are three differences over 10%: the height of the trunk opening, the depth of the trunk (loading edge → floor), and the position of the loading edge above the road.

Highlighted Differences (>10%) and Their Implications

Trunk Opening: Mazda +3.1 in (≈11%)
The opening of the CX-5 is higher. This makes it easier to load tall items (e.g., large boxes, furniture edges) because more clearance height is available and standing upright in the cargo area is less restricted.

Depth of the Trunk (Loading Edge → Floor): Mazda +1.2 in (≈150%)
The CX-5 has a significantly deeper trunk area below the loading edge.

This provides more usable vertical space in the cargo area and better prevents flat or light items from slipping out when tilted. Combined with the higher opening, vertical loading is more advantageous.

Loading Edge Above Road: Mazda +5.1 in (≈21%)
The loading edge of the CX-5 is noticeably higher. This makes lifting heavy items into the trunk more strenuous and increases the distance when sliding items over the threshold. For frequent loading and unloading of heavy loads, this is disadvantageous.

Other, Smaller Differences (≤10%) and Practical Impact

The Ford Focus Wagon is somewhat better suited for longer or wider loads with about +8% longer cargo length (with and without folded seats) and +8% larger narrow trunk width; the trunk opening is also slightly wider (+2%).

These advantages make it easier to lay down long items (skis, slats, long boxes) and store bulky, wide objects. Since the loading edge is lower on the Focus, lifting heavy loads is less taxing.

Conclusion — Which Use Cases Suit Which Model?

If frequently transporting tall or bulky luggage (e.g., boxes, suitcases, bulky, tall loads), the Mazda CX-5 is more practical due to the higher opening and greater depth.

If heavy materials need to be lifted often or regularly loaded/unloaded, or if long/slightly flat items are the focus, the Ford Focus Wagon is more practical because of the lower loading edge, greater length, and slightly wider narrow point.