Trunk comparison: Mazda Mazda CX-5 vs Peugeot 308 SW 3-row

Key Differences and Impact on Usability

The Mazda CX-5 offers a cargo area that is 9.8 in (17%) longer with the seats folded down than the Peugeot 308 SW; this makes the Mazda significantly more practical for long items and when maximum cargo space is needed.

However, when only the first row of seats is upright, the Peugeot has a cargo area that is 4.7 in (13%) longer, which is advantageous if you still use seats but want to accommodate longer loads behind the front seats.

With all seats upright, the advantage clearly goes to the Mazda: it provides a trunk depth that is 24 in (174%) longer than the Peugeot. This means that with full seating, the Mazda can carry significantly more luggage or bulky items, while the Peugeot is considerably more limited in this situation.

At the same time, the opening height of the Peugeot is 3.9 in (13%) greater, which makes it easier to load tall or bulky items and improves handling of large cargo at the rear.

Other relevant points: the trunk depth (loading edge to ground) is 0.4 in (25%) greater in the Mazda – meaning cargo sits slightly lower and can lie more stably.

However, the Mazda's loading edge is 7.9 in (36%) higher above the road, making lifting heavy items significantly more strenuous. Width differences (Mazda at the narrowest point +1.6 in; Peugeot opening width +2.8 in) are under 10% and usually negligible in everyday use.

Conclusion: For maximum interior length and significantly more usable volume with full seating, the Mazda CX-5 is the better choice; for easier loading of tall items and somewhat more usable length in certain seating configurations, the Peugeot 308 SW is advantageous.

Those who frequently load heavy, bulky items at low height should note that the higher loading sill of the Mazda makes handling more difficult.