Trunk comparison: Ford Focus vs Opel Grandland

Key Differences (highlighted)

Opel Grandland: With the first row of seats upright, the trunk is 4.7 in (+16%) longer than in the Ford Focus. This is the most significant length advantage in everyday use without folded seats.

Ford Focus: The trunk depth (loading edge to trunk floor) is 0.8 in (+13%) greater, providing more usable depth between the loading edge and floor in the Focus.

Opel Grandland: The loading edge is 3.5 in (+13%) higher above the ground, making the loading point significantly higher than in the Focus.

Implications for Usability

The Opel Grandland is better suited if longer items need to be transported regularly without folding down the rear seats — e.g., luggage for several passengers or longer packages. The higher loading edge (+3.5 in) makes lifting heavier or bulky cargo more difficult.

The Ford Focus scores in cargo handling: The greater depth between the loading edge and trunk floor allows better utilization of the storage space, especially for low-lying or stackable items.

Additionally, the lower loading edge (3.5 in lower than the Grandland) makes loading and unloading heavy items easier in everyday use.

Other, Less Relevant Differences

The length with fully folded seats is 5.5 in (+9%) longer in the Grandland — an advantage but below the 10% threshold, so less significant.

The width at the narrowest point is the same, and the opening width of the Grandland is 3.1 in (+8%) larger — useful but also below the 10% threshold. The opening height differs by only 0.4 in (+1%).

Summary

Opel Grandland: better for longer cargo with rear seats upright; drawback: higher loading edge makes lifting harder. Ford Focus: more practical for loading and unloading due to lower loading edge and greater depth, more compact length with rear seats upright.