Trunk comparison: Ford Focus vs Durchschnitt SUV
Key Statement
The average SUV offers a cargo space that is 2.4 in (4%) longer with the seats folded down and 3.1 in (10%) longer with the first row of seats upright. The trunk opening of the Ford Focus is 1.2 in (4%) higher than that of the SUV. Particularly notable is the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) of the Ford Focus:
than that of the average SUV. The loading edge of the SUV sits 2.4 in (9%) higher above the road than the Focus. At its narrowest point, the SUV is 0.8 in (2%) wider, and the width of the trunk opening in the SUV is 2.4 in (6%) greater than that of the Focus.
Impact on Usability
The large depth of the Ford Focus (strongly highlighted feature) practically means: items lie further below the loading edge, which a) facilitates better securing and less shifting, b) increases the total volume in the usable depth space, and c) lowers the center of gravity when heavily loaded — advantageous for driving stability. However, a very deep trunk can make placing and removing bulky or heavy items more difficult because you have to reach further into the trunk. The low position of the loading edge in the Focus (2.4 in lower than the SUV) reduces the effort required to lift luggage over the threshold and improves loading of bulky, heavy items. Taken together — deeper well plus lower loading edge — the Focus is practically more favorable for loading heavy and high-volume items, as long as you get used to reaching in. The average SUV has advantages in the length and width of the opening (each a few centimeters more) as well as in the minimum interior width; this makes it easier to load very wide or flat items. The somewhat higher loading edge of the SUV makes lifting from road or curb level more strenuous. The shallower trunk depth in the SUV reduces the "well" capacity and results in cargo lying more at the level of the loading edge rather than being deeply recessed. Conclusion: The biggest practical difference is the significantly greater trunk depth of the Ford Focus, which offers more usable volume below the loading edge and a lower center of gravity — beneficial for secure storage and driving behavior, but with slightly increased effort when reaching in. The SUV scores with somewhat more length and width of the opening, which simplifies loading wide or flat items, but pays for this with a higher loading edge and shallower trunk floor.