Trunk comparison: Jeep Renegade vs Peugeot 208

Key Differences

The Jeep Renegade offers a cargo area that is +8.7 in (17%) longer with the seats folded down than the Peugeot 208. Even with the front seats upright, the Renegade is +3.9 in (15%) longer.

The trunk opening of the Renegade is also significantly higher: +5.5 in (19%) compared to the 208, and the width of the opening is +4.7 in (14%) larger.

The Peugeot 208, however, has an advantage in the depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor of +1.6 in (29%). The loading edge of the Renegade is only slightly higher above the road (+2 in / 7%), and the narrowest width inside the trunk is the same for both models.

Impact on Usability

The longer cargo area of the Renegade (both with folded and upright seats) makes it more practical for long items such as skis, planks, or longer furniture parts and generally provides more flexibility when loading.

The significantly larger and higher trunk opening also makes it easier to load bulky or tall cargo — less maneuvering and tilting when pushing items in.

The deeper trunk floor in the Peugeot (greater depth from loading edge to floor) creates more vertical space in the cargo area and can increase volume for stackable or taller items.

At the same time, the trunk floor sits lower relative to the loading edge, which makes reaching into the interior somewhat more awkward. The loading edge height differs only slightly in the comparison (Renegade +2 in), so the effect when lifting heavy loads is rather small.

Since the narrowest interior width is the same in both, the differences mainly affect long, tall, or wide cargo: Jeep Renegade is better for long and bulky items; Peugeot 208 offers a deeper cargo area, which can be advantageous for stackable cargo or items that should lie lower.