Trunk comparison: Ford S-MAX vs Peugeot 208
Key Differences
The Ford S‑Max offers significantly more cargo space than the Peugeot 208: with the seats folded down, the volume is +26.4 in (+51%) larger, and with the first row of seats upright, it is even +17.7 in (+67%) larger.
The trunk opening of the S‑Max is also higher and wider: the opening height is +7.1 in (+24%) above that of the 208, and the width of the opening is +7.9 in (+23%) larger. At the narrowest point, the width of the S‑Max is only slightly better (+2.8 in / 7%), which is not a big difference.
The Peugeot 208 differs significantly in two points: the depth of the trunk (measured from the loading edge to the trunk floor) is +5.9 in (+500%) larger in the 208, and the loading edge itself is positioned +5.5 in (+25%) higher above the road than in the S‑Max.
Impact on Usability
Due to the significantly larger volume and bigger opening of the S‑Max, wide, long, or bulky items can be loaded and transported more easily.
The higher opening height and greater opening width facilitate loading furniture, strollers, or luggage; the lower loading edge of the S‑Max (since the 208's loading edge is +5.5 in higher) also reduces the lifting effort required when handling heavy loads.
The Peugeot 208 has practical consequences due to the greater depth (loading edge → trunk floor) and higher loading edge: the loading edge sits higher, so heavy or bulky items must be lifted further, making loading more strenuous.
The greater depth means the cargo area forms "deeper" recesses — this can be useful for storing items deeper and thus less visible, but it complicates reaching in and loading bulky, flat items that require a continuous, flat loading surface.
Conclusion: For users who frequently transport large, wide, or long loads (families with strollers, vacation luggage, occasional furniture transport), the Ford S‑Max is clearly more practical.
The Peugeot 208 may suffice for city users or occasional drivers but has limitations for comfortably loading heavy or bulky items due to the higher loading edge and deeper recess.