Trunk comparison: Ford Escape vs Skoda Octavia Wagon

Key Differences

In terms of cargo space, the Škoda Octavia Wagon shows two notable advantages over the Ford Escape: The Octavia offers +4.3 in (11%) more usable length with the rear seats upright, and the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is +3.5 in (900%) greater in the Octavia.

Smaller differences: With the seats folded down, the Octavia is about +5.1 in (8%) longer, and the trunk opening is +0.8 in (3%) higher.

The Ford Escape, on the other hand, has a loading edge that is +2.4 in (9%) higher above the road, as well as +1.6 in (4%) more width at the narrowest point and +1.2 in (3%) greater width at the opening.

What this means for usability

The +4.3 in longer usable length with the rear seats upright makes the Octavia noticeably more practical for longer items that need to be transported without folding down the rear seats (e.g., skis, slats, long boxes).

The significantly greater trunk depth in the Octavia increases the usable volume and creates more space below the loading edge — this makes it easier to store tall or irregularly shaped items and reduces the likelihood of luggage protruding over the loading edge.

The Ford Escape scores points with slightly more width at sensitive narrow points and a marginally larger opening width, which makes loading very wide items somewhat easier. However, the Escape's loading edge is higher, so lifting heavy loads in and out can be more strenuous.