Trunk comparison: Mazda Mazda CX-5 vs VW Tiguan Allspace

Key Differences and Their Impact on Usage

When it comes to cargo space, clear advantages and disadvantages emerge depending on the use: The VW Tiguan Allspace offers a longer cargo area with the seats folded down – +7.9 in (12%) – and also retains more length than the Mazda with the first row of seats upright – +6.3 in (17%).

This makes the Tiguan more favorable for particularly long items or situations where you fold down the rear seats to maximize length.

Conversely, the Mazda CX-5 is clearly superior when all seats are upright: it has a trunk that is +19.3 in (104%) longer. In practice, this means that with full seating, the Mazda offers significantly more usable trunk space for luggage, shopping, or travel bags than the Tiguan.

Another major difference concerns the trunk depth measurement (loading edge to trunk floor): the Mazda is clearly ahead here – +2 in (400%). Specifically, this means more usable interior height or a deeper loading floor, which makes storing tall or bulky items easier and stacking simpler.

Among the smaller differences: the trunk opening is slightly higher on the Mazda (+2.8 in / 10%) and at its narrowest point, the width is +2 in (5%) greater on the Mazda.

The Tiguan has a slightly wider trunk opening (+3.1 in / 8%) and sits marginally higher above the road (+0.4 in / 1%). These points affect handling when loading and unloading but are less critical in everyday use than the larger differences mentioned above.

In summary: Those who often transport long items or regularly fold down the rear seats benefit more from the Tiguan Allspace. Those who regularly travel with full occupancy or lots of luggage and need maximum usable depth and interior length in daily use are better served by the Mazda CX-5.