Trunk comparison: Kia Sportage vs Peugeot 308 SW 3-row
Key Differences (Values >10% Highlighted)
The main differences concern length, opening height, loading height, and depth: With seats fully folded down, the Kia Sportage has a cargo floor that is 9.4 in (17%) longer than the Peugeot. In the configuration with the first row of seats upright, the Peugeot is 7.1 in (20%) longer.
With all seats upright, the Kia offers a significantly larger trunk space of +21.7 in (157%). The height of the trunk opening is 6.3 in (22%) higher on the Peugeot, and its trunk depth (loading edge → trunk floor) is 1.6 in (300%) greater.
The loading edge of the Kia, on the other hand, is 6.3 in (29%) higher above the road surface.
What Impact Does This Have on Usability?
- Long items and folded seats: If you want to transport long objects (e.g., furniture parts, slats, skis), the Kia is more practical with +9.4 in in fully folded cargo floor length — more usable length.
- Luggage with variable seating: In the specific configuration "first row upright," the Peugeot provides +7.1 in more length, which can be advantageous when transporting luggage with partial seating. However, when all seats are in use, the Kia has a clear advantage for luggage behind the seat rows with +21.7 in.
- Tall/bulky items: Thanks to the 6.3 in higher trunk opening and 1.6 in greater depth, the Peugeot is better suited for loading tall or bulky items (easier to slide in, more vertical space).
- Everyday usability/loading: The significantly higher loading edge of the Kia (+6.3 in) increases the effort required to lift heavy items into the trunk and makes sliding in low objects from the side more difficult. The Peugeot is more ergonomic here.
- Widths: Differences in trunk width (±3–3.1 in) are minor (<10%) and usually have little practical impact on usability.
Conclusion: For long loads with folded seats and with full seating, the Kia offers more cargo length; for regular loading and unloading of heavy or tall items, the Peugeot is more practical due to its lower loading edge, higher opening, and greater depth.