Trunk comparison: Ford Focus vs Nissan Rogue Sport

Key Differences (>10%)

The Nissan Qashqai offers a +3.9 in (~13%) longer cargo volume with the first row of seats upright compared to the Ford Focus. The Qashqai's cargo opening is also +4.7 in (~12%) wider.

In contrast, the Ford Focus has a significantly greater depth between the loading edge and trunk floor — +4.7 in (~200%) in favor of the Focus. Additionally, the Qashqai's loading edge is +3.1 in (~12%) higher above the road than the Focus.

(Smaller, non-highlighted differences: with seats fully folded down, the length difference is only +6% favoring the Qashqai; the narrowest trunk width differs by only +3% in favor of the Qashqai; the height of the trunk opening is the same.)

Impact on Usability

The longer loading floor of the Qashqai with the rear seat upright and the wider cargo opening make it more practical for bulky, longer, or wider items that need to be transported without folding the seats (e.g., furniture parts, long sports equipment). The larger opening width significantly eases loading wide cargo.

However, the higher loading edge of the Qashqai (+3.1 in) means heavy items must be lifted higher — this strains the back and makes loading heavy cargo less comfortable. Here, the Ford scores with a lower loading edge.

The significantly greater depth between the loading edge and trunk floor in the Ford (±200%) changes the interior geometry: the Focus offers a more pronounced "box" shape behind the loading edge, allowing more vertical/internal cargo space and letting items sit deeper inside the vehicle.

This can be an advantage when you want to store or stack cargo securely and lower down. Combined with the lower loading edge, this makes loading and unloading heavy or longer items easier because less lifting and more sliding is possible.

Conclusion: For frequent transport of wide or longer but lighter items, the Qashqai is advantageous due to the longer loading floor with the seat upright and the wider opening. For heavy loading, easy sliding in and out, and better vertical storage options, the geometry of the Ford Focus is preferable.