Trunk comparison: Jeep Compass vs Seat Tarraco

Key Differences

The SEAT Tarraco offers a significantly longer cargo space than the Jeep Compass: with the seats folded down, the Tarraco's trunk is +8.7 in (13%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, the difference is even +11.8 in (37%).

The cargo opening of the Tarraco is also wider: the opening width is +4.7 in (12%) larger than that of the Compass.

On the other hand, the Jeep Compass has a significantly greater depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor – the Compass leads here by +3.9 in (167%) over the Tarraco.

Smaller differences include that the trunk opening on the Compass is 0.8 in (2%) higher, the loading edge on the Compass is 0.8 in (3%) higher above the ground, and the narrowest width in the Tarraco is only 1.6 in (4%) wider.

Impact on Usability

Practically, this means: the Tarraco is better suited for longer or wider items that are loaded flat (e.g., slats, furniture parts, long sports equipment) – especially when the rear seats are down, the significantly greater length and wider opening make loading easier and provide more usable cargo space.

The larger opening width also facilitates loading bulky, wide items. The Compass scores when it comes to usable depth behind the loading edge: due to the significantly greater depth, bulky or tall items can be better "recessed," creating more space below the window line.

The slightly higher dimensions on the Compass (opening height and loading edge height each +0.8 in) have only a minor impact on everyday usability: the higher opening provides a bit more vertical freedom when loading, while the higher loading edge makes lifting in slightly more strenuous.

Overall, for long and wide loads, the Tarraco is the more practical choice; for deeper-lying, bulky loads or when you want to use more space behind the loading edge, the Compass has the advantage.