Trunk comparison: Ford S-MAX vs Peugeot 308 SW 3-row
Key Differences and Impact on Usability
The Ford S‑Max offers significantly more cargo space, which is evident in two aspects:
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than the Peugeot 308 SW (3-row). Practically, this means the S‑Max can accommodate much longer or bulky items (e.g., furniture parts, bicycles, or long boards) and also provides substantially more usable trunk space for luggage, strollers, or groceries when fully occupied. For families or users who regularly transport long/bulky goods, the S‑Max is therefore significantly more versatile. The Peugeot, on the other hand, has a greater depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor by 0.4 in (+33%). Despite the high percentage, the absolute difference is small; in practice, this 1-cm advantage results at best in slightly more volume in the area directly behind the loading edge or marginally eases stacking very flat items. Smaller differences (e.g., opening height +1.6 in in the S‑Max, wider trunk opening +2.8 in in the Peugeot, narrower spots and loading edge differences of a few centimeters) are below the 10% mark and have only a minor effect on usability in everyday life. Conclusion: Those who regularly need to transport long or many pieces of luggage with full seating benefit significantly from the S‑Max. The Peugeot remains practical for normal daily use and smaller loads; however, the marginally larger depth is hardly noticeable.