Trunk comparison: Ford Escape vs Peugeot 208

Key Differences

The Ford Kuga offers a significantly longer cargo space with the rear seats folded down: +16.5 in (32%) compared to the Peugeot 208, and even +12.2 in (46%) with the first row of seats upright.

The Kuga's cargo opening is also wider: +7.9 in (23%) compared to the 208. In contrast, the Peugeot 208 has a significantly greater depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor: +6.7 in (1700%).

Impact on Usability

The longer cargo areas of the Kuga make it more practical for long or bulky items (e.g., slats, furniture parts, skis) and for transports with folded seats. The wider cargo opening also makes loading and unloading wide objects and bulky boxes easier.

The greater depth of the Peugeot 208 means that items can lie deeper in the trunk — this creates more usable volume and a lower luggage base for small to medium loads, but it can make loading heavy or very long, flat parts more difficult because they need to be pushed deeper in or lifted higher.

Combined with the narrower cargo opening, the 208 is better suited for compact, stackable loads and less for wide or very long items.

Smaller differences such as the height of the trunk opening (+0.4 in) or the loading edge height (+0.4 in) are practically negligible.

Overall, the Kuga is the more practical choice for transporting bulky and large items; the 208 scores with deeper, possibly more discreetly packed loads but remains limited in length and opening width.