Trunk comparison: Ford Escape vs Skoda Superb Wagon
Key Differences
The Škoda Superb Wagon offers significantly more cargo space with the rear seats folded down: it has a +15.7 in (23%) longer cargo floor than the Ford Kuga. Additionally, the depth of the trunk (from loading edge to trunk floor) is +2.8 in (700%) greater in the Superb.
The loading edge in the Ford Kuga, however, is +4.3 in (19%) higher above the ground than in the Superb.
Smaller differences: with the front seats upright, the Superb is 3.1 in (8%) longer, the trunk opening height of the Superb is 2.4 in (8%) larger, the narrowest trunk width is 1.2 in (3%) larger in the Kuga, and the width of the trunk opening is the same in both models.
Impact on Usability
The longer cargo floor of the Superb with folded seats makes it better suited for long items like slats, pipes, long furniture parts, or skis — it accommodates such goods more easily and space-efficiently.
The significantly greater depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor in the Superb means more usable interior height directly behind the loading edge; this facilitates sliding in bulky or tall items and increases volume in the lower part of the cargo area.
On the other hand, the higher loading edge of the Kuga means heavy or bulky cargo must be lifted more — this makes frequent loading and unloading more strenuous, reduces comfort when stowing boxes or e-bikes, and increases the risk of tipping when pushing items in.
The slight width advantage of the Kuga at the narrowest point can help when transporting very wide items, but at +1.2 in it is relatively small and does not compensate for the length and depth advantages of the Superb. Equal opening width means wide items fit equally well through the door opening in both models.
Conclusion: For transport tasks involving long or deep cargo, the Škoda Superb Wagon is the more practical choice; the Ford Kuga only scores slightly in narrow width but has disadvantages due to the higher loading edge when frequently or heavily loading and unloading.