Trunk comparison: Ford S-MAX vs Peugeot 3008

Comparison of trunk dimensions for the Ford S-MAX and Peugeot 3008

Key Differences

The Ford S‑Max offers a significantly longer cargo area: with the seats folded down, the trunk of the S‑Max is 12.2 in (≈19%) longer, and with the first row upright, it is 5.1 in (≈13%) longer than the Peugeot 3008. The height of the trunk opening is also advantageous in the S‑Max: it is 5.9 in (≈19%) higher than in the Peugeot.

Conversely, the Peugeot has a significantly greater distance from the loading edge to the trunk floor: this value is 3.1 in (≈267%) higher than in the S‑Max.

Additionally, the loading edge of the Peugeot sits significantly higher above the road — by 9.1 in (≈40%) — which means it is correspondingly lower in the S‑Max. Smaller differences (width at the narrowest point +2% and width of the trunk opening +4% in favor of the S‑Max) are marginal and are not highlighted here.

Implications for Usability

Practically, this means: the S‑Max is better suited for long or bulky cargo — the longer cargo area with folded seats and in the normal state allows for longer items and more usable floor space.

The higher trunk opening of the S‑Max makes loading tall items easier because more vertical space is available. The lower loading edge of the S‑Max makes lifting heavy or bulky loads easier and reduces the effort required when loading.

In the Peugeot, the greater depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor results in a deeper cargo well: this can create more cargo volume below the loading edge but makes reaching and lifting items from the trunk floor more difficult.

The significantly higher loading edge of the Peugeot increases the lifting effort when loading heavy items and makes loading heavy luggage, shopping bags, or furniture less practical.

Conclusion: For regularly transporting long, tall, or heavy items, the Ford S‑Max is more comfortable and accessible in practice. The Peugeot 3008 offers a deeper cargo well that can provide volume advantages for certain uses but is clearly inferior to the S‑Max in terms of handling and loading comfort.