Trunk comparison: Mazda Mazda CX-5 vs VW Tiguan

Key Differences

The biggest difference lies in the depth of the trunk (measurement: loading edge → trunk floor): the Mazda CX‑5 has +1.6 in (≈400%) here compared to the Tiguan — a clear outlier compared to the other measurements.

Other differences are moderate: with the first row of seats folded up, the CX‑5 is about +3.1 in (9%) longer, the trunk opening of the CX‑5 is +2 in (7%) higher, the loading edge of the CX‑5 sits +0.8 in (3%) higher above the road, the narrowest trunk width of the CX‑5 is +1.6 in (4%) larger, and the width of the trunk opening is +1.2 in (3%) larger on the Tiguan.

With the seats fully folded down, the Tiguan has only +0.8 in (1%) more depth.

Impact on Usability

The significantly greater "depth" of the Mazda practically means more vertical space between the loading edge and the trunk floor.

This favors storing taller or irregularly shaped luggage (boxes, suitcases, equipment) because the load can be recessed further down and better utilized within the total volume. Combined with the slightly higher opening (+2 in), the CX‑5 has an advantage when transporting tall items.

The slightly higher loading floor of the CX‑5 (+0.8 in) makes lifting very heavy loads minimally more demanding, but this is insignificant compared to the gain in vertical interior space.

The slightly larger minimum width in the CX‑5 (+1.6 in) helps when fitting narrower, elongated items, while the larger width of the Tiguan's opening (+1.2 in) makes it easier to slide wide packages through the opening.

In summary: For drivers who frequently transport tall or bulky, not necessarily very wide cargo, the Mazda CX‑5 is more practical due to the significantly greater depth and higher opening.

The Tiguan offers no notable length or width advantage but remains slightly better for very flat, wide loads thanks to the somewhat larger opening width.