Trunk comparison: Kia Stonic vs Peugeot 308 SW 3-row
Trunk Lengths and Seat Configurations
The usable loading length varies significantly depending on the seat position. When all seats are upright, the Kia Stonic offers a significantly larger trunk: +13.4 in (≈97%) compared to the Peugeot – making the Kia clearly more practical for trips with full occupancy and luggage.
However, if the first row of seats is upright (i.e., the rear seats folded down, creating a longer cargo floor), the Peugeot is clearly more advantageous: +15.4 in (≈57%) longer loading area than the Kia, which facilitates loading long items.
With fully folded seats, the difference is small and hardly relevant in practice, at +3.1 in (≈6%) in favor of the Peugeot.
Opening, Loading Edge, Depth, and Width of the Trunk
The trunk opening of the Peugeot is higher and wider: +3.9 in (≈13%) in height and +5.5 in (≈14%) in opening width compared to the Kia. This makes loading tall and wide items easier.
The Kia has a significantly greater depth between the loading edge and trunk floor: +5.5 in (≈350%). At the same time, the loading edge of the Kia is +8.3 in (≈38%) higher above the road than that of the Peugeot. The narrowest width of the cargo area differs only slightly (+4% in favor of Kia) and is not significant.
Implications for Usability
- Everyday use with passengers: When all seats are in use, the Kia is clearly advantageous – it offers significantly more storage space for luggage, shopping, or strollers.
- Transporting long items: For longer loads (rear seats folded down), the Peugeot is the better choice due to the significantly greater loading length in this configuration.
- Tall and wide cargo: The higher and wider opening of the Peugeot makes loading bulky or tall items easier.
- Lifting and maneuvering heavy loads: The lower loading edge of the Peugeot reduces the lifting weight when loading; with the Kia, the loading edge being about 8.3 in higher makes lifting more difficult, although the greater depth provides more volume below the loading edge.
- Conclusion: Kia = better everyday trunk space with full occupancy; Peugeot = more flexible cargo space for long, tall, or wide loads and easier loading and unloading.