Trunk comparison: Ford S-MAX vs Skoda Karoq

Key Differences and Impact on Usability

The Ford S‑Max offers significantly more cargo length: with the seats folded down, the trunk is 16.5 in (27%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, even 14.2 in (47%) more length than the Škoda Karoq.

This makes the S‑Max superior for transporting long items like slats, skis, or furniture parts; long cargo can be slid flatter and further forward, often without needing to completely remove seats.

The Škoda Karoq, on the other hand, has a considerably deeper trunk in terms of vertical dimensions: the depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor is 4.7 in (400%) greater than in the S‑Max. Additionally, the loading edge of the Karoq is 4.3 in (19%) higher above the road.

Practically, this means the Karoq offers more "depth" behind the loading edge, so taller cargo can be better hidden or stacked behind the edge. At the same time, the higher loading edge makes lifting heavy loads in more difficult compared to the lower-standing S‑Max.

In summary: for long, flat, or bulky items, the Ford S‑Max is more user-friendly due to the significantly greater cargo length and the lower loading edge.

For cargo volumes where vertical space behind the loading edge matters (e.g., tall cargo, stacking in the trunk), the Škoda Karoq offers more space, but at the cost of higher loading effort.

Smaller differences in width and opening height (each about 1–0.8 in) are marginal at less than 10% and hardly affect practical usability.