Trunk comparison: Jeep Renegade vs Mazda Mazda CX-5

Key Differences

The Mazda CX‑5 offers significantly more cargo length: +6.7 in (11%) with the seats folded down and +7.5 in (25%) with the first row upright compared to the Jeep Renegade.

The Renegade prioritizes opening height and interior layout for ease of handling: the trunk opening height is +3.9 in (13%) higher and the trunk depth measurement (loading edge to trunk floor) is +3.5 in (180%) greater than in the CX‑5. The loading edge height of both models is the same; the trunk width at the narrowest point (+3.5 in / 9%) and the opening width (+3.1 in / 8%) in the CX‑5 are only slightly larger and remain below the 10% threshold.

Impact on Usability

The longer cargo floor of the CX‑5 makes it more practical for long items and situations where passengers need to remain seated: skis, long furniture parts, or building materials fit more easily without folding down seats. This is especially relevant because the advantage with the rear seats upright is +7.5 in (25%).

The Renegade, on the other hand, is advantageous when loading and unloading bulky or tall items: the higher trunk opening (+3.9 in / 13%) makes maneuvering large parts through the opening easier, and the significantly greater trunk depth (+3.5 in / 180%) ensures that cargo sits deeper and thus more stably.

This helps when transporting stackable or bulky goods and reduces the risk of items shifting during braking.

Since the width differences (<9% and 8%) are below the 10% threshold, they are less critical in everyday use — standard suitcases and shopping bags fit in both models. Equal loading edge heights also mean comparable effort when overcoming the threshold.

Conclusion: For frequent transport of long items with occupied seats, the Mazda CX‑5 is the more practical choice. For easier handling of bulky, tall, or difficult-to-stack loads (more stable storage, better opening height), the Jeep Renegade is better suited.