Trunk comparison: Ford Focus Wagon vs Opel Astra Wagon

Key Differences (more than 10%)

The biggest differences concern the trunk geometry: The height of the trunk opening of the Opel Astra Sports Tourer is 5.5 in (20%) higher than that of the Ford Focus Wagon.

The measured depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is 4.7 in (600%) greater in the Astra. Conversely, the width at the narrowest point in the Ford Focus Wagon is 4.3 in (11%) larger than in the Astra.

What impact do these differences have on usability?

Opel Astra Sports Tourer: The significantly higher opening and greater depth make the Astra better suited for tall or bulky cargo and for stacking luggage or boxes: tall items fit more easily through the opening and can be placed deeper.

Due to the greater depth, the cargo sits lower in the vehicle, creating more vertical storage space but may require slightly more bending or reaching when loading and unloading.

Ford Focus Wagon: The greater narrowest width makes the Focus more favorable for wide items (e.g., plywood sheets, wide boxes, or bicycles laid sideways) because more passage width is available.

Smaller length and width advantages of the Focus are marginal (under 10%) and hardly noticeable in everyday use. The slightly higher loading edge of the Focus (small difference) slightly increases lifting when loading but is usually negligible in practice.

Conclusion: For tall or deeper stackable cargo, the Opel Astra is the more practical choice; for wider cargo or when passage width is critical, the Ford Focus offers advantages.