Trunk comparison: Jeep Compass vs VW Touran

Key Differences (over 10%)

The VW Touran offers a loading length that is +7.5 in (23%) longer than the Jeep Compass in a configuration with the front row seats upright. In contrast, the Jeep Compass has a significantly larger trunk with all seats upright — it is +18.9 in (141%) longer than the Touran.

Additionally, the floor geometry differs significantly: the depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor is +5.9 in (1500%) greater in the Jeep, and the loading lip of the Jeep is +5.9 in (24%) higher above the road than the VW.

Impact on Usability

The significantly larger trunk length of the Jeep Compass with all seats upright makes it more practical when regularly transporting luggage or bulky items with full occupancy — more usable volume behind the seats.

The greater depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor increases the volume in the cargo well and allows for deeper storage (more space below the lip), but it can also cause cargo to be positioned further inside, making it harder to reach.

The higher loading lip of the Jeep means lifting heavy items into the trunk requires more effort; this is a disadvantage for frequent loading and unloading of heavy loads (more lifting effort, possibly ramps or aids needed).

The VW Touran scores with more loading length in the configuration with the front row seats upright. This makes it advantageous when transporting long items without changing the seat arrangement.

Smaller differences in trunk height, width, and opening width are minor (<10%) and have little impact on everyday usability.

Brief Evaluation

Those who often travel fully occupied with luggage or need deeper, high-volume storage behind the seats benefit more from the Jeep Compass; those who need to transport longer items without altering the front row find the VW Touran’s layout more practical.

For frequent lifting of heavy loads, the Jeep’s higher loading lip is a disadvantage.