Trunk comparison: Jeep Renegade vs VW Touran
Key Differences
With the seats folded down, the VW Touran offers significantly more cargo length: +10.2 in (17%) compared to the Jeep Renegade.
In the configuration with only the first row upright (front seats upright, rear seats folded), the Touran's advantage is even greater: +9.4 in (31%). Conversely, the Jeep Renegade has a significantly larger trunk with all seats upright: +16.9 in (126%) compared to the Touran.
Other notable differences concern the vertical dimensions: The depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is +5.1 in (1300%) greater in the Renegade, and the loading edge itself is +5.5 in (23%) higher above the road in the Renegade.
The height of the trunk opening in the Renegade is only slightly larger (+1.2 in / 3%), and the width differences favoring the Touran (narrowest point +3.5 in / 9%, opening width +2.4 in / 6%) remain under 10%.
Impact on Usability
Space for long or bulky cargo: Because the VW Touran offers significantly more length with folded seats and with the first row upright (+17% / +31%), it is better suited for regularly transporting long items or frequently folding down the rear seats for cargo purposes.
Examples: long furniture parts, multiple boxes behind the front seats, or bicycles (with seats folded).
Everyday cargo with full occupancy: When all seats are in use, the Jeep Renegade has the advantage (+126%).
This means: with full occupancy, the Renegade provides noticeably more remaining volume for luggage, shopping, or smaller suitcases — practical for family trips where all seats are occupied but storage space is still needed.
Vertical storage space and loading: The greater trunk depth of the Renegade (+5.1 in / 1300%) provides more usable storage volume in depth but can make loading and unloading heavy or low items more difficult due to the higher loading edge (+5.5 in / 23%).
A high loading edge means more lifting effort when raising heavy loads out of the trunk; at the same time, taller items can be better accommodated or stacked since the floor is lower.
Width and opening: The slightly greater width of the Touran (under 10%) and the marginally larger opening width are advantageous for very wide items, but the differences are moderate and have less impact in everyday use than the length and height differences.
Brief conclusion: For maximum loading comfort with folded seats and for longer cargo, the VW Touran is the better choice.
For transport with full occupancy and for more vertical volume with the seats up, the Jeep Renegade is more advantageous — though with a noticeably higher loading edge, which can make handling heavy loads more difficult.