Trunk comparison: Ford Escape vs Peugeot 5008

Key Differences

The most significant difference concerns the volume with seats upright: The Ford Kuga has a trunk that is 25.2 in longer (+188%) with upright seats than the Peugeot 5008.

The width at the narrowest point is 4.3 in (+11%) greater in the Peugeot 5008 than in the Kuga, which also matters: the Peugeot is noticeably wider at the narrowest point.

Other, smaller differences: The Peugeot offers a 5.9 in longer cargo area (+9%) with folded seats and a 2.8 in longer cargo area (+7%) with the first row of seats upright compared to the Kuga.

The trunk opening of the Peugeot is 1.6 in higher (+5%). The depth (from loading edge to trunk floor) is the same in both, the loading edge of the Kuga is 0.4 in higher (+1%), and the width of the Peugeot's trunk opening is 2.8 in wider (+7%).

Impact on Usability

Because the Kuga offers significantly more cargo space with seats upright (+188%), it is more practical for daily use with passengers in all seats while simultaneously transporting luggage, shopping, or bulky items without folding the seats.

Families or users who often travel fully occupied and carry a lot of luggage clearly benefit from the Kuga here.

The wider interior of the Peugeot at the narrowest point (+11%) makes loading wider items easier and increases usability for bulky, flat, or wide cargo. The slightly greater height of the trunk opening (+1.6 in) also makes it somewhat easier to load taller or bulkier items.

With folded seats, the Peugeot offers a slightly longer cargo area (+9%), which is advantageous for transporting very long items, although this advantage is below the 10% mark.

Overall: For everyday flexibility with full occupancy and lots of luggage, the Ford Kuga is the more practical choice. For transporting wider or flatter goods as well as marginally more loading height and occasional need for a longer cargo area, the Peugeot 5008 is more advantageous.