Trunk comparison: Mazda Mazda CX-5 vs Opel Corsa

Key Differences

The Mazda CX-5 offers significantly more cargo length and a wider opening: with the seats folded down, the CX-5 is 15 in (29%) longer, and with the front row upright, it is 11.8 in (45%) longer than the Opel Corsa.

The width of the CX-5's trunk opening is 7.9 in (23%) larger. Conversely, a large percentage difference is noticeable in the trunk floor depth: the depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor is 5.1 in (260%) greater in the Opel Corsa than in the Mazda.

Impact on Usability

Practically, this means: The Mazda CX-5 clearly has the advantage for long or wide items — such as skis, long boards, short furniture pieces, or bulky travel luggage.

The greater cargo length (both with folded and upright seats) and the significantly wider opening make it easier to load and position long and bulky cargo and reduce the risk that something won’t fit.

The Opel Corsa, on the other hand, scores with a deeper recess below the loading edge: the significantly lower trunk floor (relative to the loading edge) provides more depth, allowing bulky but not very long items to be recessed deeper.

Additionally, the Corsa’s loading edge is lower (the CX-5 is about 2.4 in higher), which makes lifting heavy loads over the edge somewhat easier. In practice, this means the Corsa is better suited for compact, heavy, or tall cargo that extends more in depth than length.

In summary: Those who frequently transport long or wide items will find better usability with the Mazda CX-5. Those who mainly carry compact, heavy, or tall cargo and value a lower loading edge or deeper cargo space will find advantages in the Opel Corsa — although its maximum length and opening width are significantly more limited.