Trunk comparison: Ford S-MAX vs Toyota Corolla Wagon
Highlighted Differences (>10%)
Three differences clearly exceeding ten percent stand out in the comparison: The height of the trunk opening is +7.1 in (+24%) larger in the Ford S-Max.
The depth of the trunk (distance from loading edge → trunk floor) is +2 in (+167%) larger in the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. Additionally, the loading edge of the Toyota is +2.8 in (+12%) higher above the road than that of the Ford.
Impact on Usability
The larger trunk opening of the Ford S-Max makes loading bulky or tall items easier: more vertical clearance at the rear opening means fewer restrictions when tilting or turning furniture, and when fully loaded, better visibility and accessibility are provided.
The Toyota offers a deeper cargo bed due to the greater trunk depth. This is advantageous if you want to securely and flushly store many flat or low-profile items — the load sits lower and shifts less often.
However, the deeper recess reduces the usable interior height for very tall items because these partially lie below the level of the loading edge.
The higher loading edge on the Toyota also means more lifting effort when loading heavy items; this is especially disadvantageous for regular transport of boxes or bulky loads.
In combination: Toyota = deeper cargo bed but higher lifting effort; Ford = lower loading edge and significantly higher opening, resulting in overall easier handling of bulky and heavy loads.
Other, Smaller Differences (≤10%)
The Ford has a slightly longer trunk with folded seats (+4.7 in / +6%) and when the first row of seats is upright (+3.9 in / 10% — exactly 10%).
Additionally, the narrowest width of the trunk is +3.1 in (+8%) larger in the Ford, and the width of the opening is +1.2 in (+3%) larger. These differences are noticeable but less decisive than the points highlighted above.
Summary
For frequent loading of tall or bulky items, the Ford S-Max is more practical. For users who prefer a deeper cargo bed for securely storing flat loads and can tolerate the somewhat higher loading edge effort, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is more suitable.