Trunk comparison: Ford S-MAX vs Nissan Rogue Sport

Key Differences

The Ford S‑Max offers a significantly longer cargo space: with the seats folded down, it is +13 in (20%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, it is +9.8 in (29%) longer than the Nissan Qashqai. Additionally, the height of the trunk opening on the S‑Max is +5.1 in (16%) larger.

In contrast, the Nissan Qashqai has a greater depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor (+1.2 in, here indicated as 100%) and a significantly higher loading edge above the road (+7.9 in / 35%) than the S‑Max.

Implications for Usability

The longer cargo areas of the S‑Max make it better suited for long or bulky items (e.g., furniture, long skis, moving boxes) and for transport with seats unfolded. The higher trunk opening of the S‑Max also makes loading tall items easier, as they fit more easily through the opening and more height is available.

In the Qashqai, the greater depth to the trunk floor means that cargo lies somewhat "deeper" in the loading area, which can reduce shifting or allow for deeper stacking of cargo.

However, the significantly higher loading edge of the Qashqai means items must be lifted higher—this makes lifting heavy loads and easily sliding bulky items over the threshold more difficult. For regular loading and unloading of heavy items, the lower loading edge height of the S‑Max is more practical.

Width differences (trunk and narrow point width) are minor, with +0.4 in and +2.4 in in favor of the Qashqai, and have little practical effect.