Trunk comparison: Ford Focus Wagon vs Tesla Model 3

Key Differences

The most notable differences concern the height of the trunk opening, the depth of the trunk, and the narrowest interior width.

The trunk opening of the Ford Focus Wagon is +7.5 in (37%) higher than that of the Tesla Model 3. The depth of the trunk (distance from loading edge to trunk floor) of the Tesla Model 3 is significantly greater, namely +3.5 in (450%) compared to the Ford.

And the narrowest width inside the cargo area is +7.1 in (19%) larger in the Ford Focus Wagon than in the Tesla Model 3.

Impact on Usability

Due to the higher trunk opening of the Focus, bulky, tall cargo can be more easily maneuvered horizontally or at an angle through the opening; additionally, the higher opening reduces the risk of hitting the roof edge.

This makes the Focus advantageous for furniture pieces, boxes, or suitcases that require a lot of vertical clearance when loading.

The significantly greater trunk depth of the Tesla means that items can be recessed further into the cargo space: flat-lying items, long objects, or cargo that should be securely and covertly stored below the loading edge can be better accommodated in the Model 3. However, the loading floor sits lower beneath the loading edge, which can make lifting heavy items from the floor area somewhat more cumbersome and, combined with the lower opening, makes maneuvering very tall parts more difficult.

The larger narrowest interior width in the Focus is noticeable when transporting wide, box-shaped items (e.g., large crates, toolboxes, or bulky cartons): such items fit more easily in the Focus without lateral adjustment or reorientation.

In the Tesla, the narrower interior width can limit loading of large wide loads, even if the total volume figure is similar.

Conclusion: For users who frequently need to transport wide or tall items, the Ford Focus Wagon is more practical due to the higher opening and larger interior width. For users who prefer more usable depth and a "recessed" loading floor (e.g., longer flat items or stored luggage), the Tesla Model 3 offers advantages.