Trunk comparison: Jeep Compass vs Opel Grandland

Key Differences

There are no trunk differences exceeding 10%. The largest deviations are: the Opel Grandland has a cargo space that is 1.6 in (≈2%) longer with the seats folded down and 2.8 in (≈9%) longer with the seats upright compared to the Jeep Compass.

The trunk opening of the Jeep Compass is 1.6 in (≈5%) higher than that of the Grandland.

The width at the narrowest point is 1.6 in (≈4%) greater in the Grandland, and the opening width of the Grandland is 2 in (≈5%) larger. Depth (loading edge to trunk floor) is the same in both models. The loading edge of the Grandland sits 0.4 in (≈1%) higher above the road than that of the Compass.

Impact on Usability

The differences are overall small but have concrete effects: Due to the slightly greater interior length of the Grandland (especially the +2.8 in with seats upright), longer items can be stored better, especially when the rear seats are not folded down.

The greater width at the narrowest point and the wider opening in the Grandland make it easier to load wider items and reduce the risk of bulky cargo getting stuck on the sides.

The Compass scores with a higher trunk opening (+1.6 in), which can simplify loading tall items, and a slightly lower loading edge (0.4 in difference in favor of the Compass), which minimally eases lifting heavy loads. Since the depth is the same, length and width play the decisive role for usable cargo space.

Conclusion: For frequent transport of longer or wider items, the Opel Grandland has the advantage. For loading tall or heavy items, the Jeep Compass is slightly more practical due to the larger opening height and the slightly lower loading edge.

In practice, however, the differences are moderate and hardly noticeable in many everyday scenarios.