Trunk comparison: Nissan Rogue Sport vs Durchschnitt Compact SUV

Key Differences

The Nissan Qashqai offers clear advantages in trunk space length and opening: with the seats folded down, the trunk is 6.3 in (11%) longer, and with the first row upright, it is 3.9 in (13%) longer than the average compact SUV.

The width of the trunk opening is 5.9 in (15%) larger, which significantly eases loading wider items. In contrast, the depth of the cargo space (distance from loading edge to trunk floor) is 3.1 in (133%) greater in the average SUV compared to the Qashqai.

Impact on Usability

The longer cargo floors of the Qashqai mean more room for long items (e.g., slats, boards, skis, or bulky boxes) and more flexibility in transport without folding down seats or complicated stowing.

The significantly wider trunk opening makes loading and unloading bulky and wide items (strollers, furniture parts, large crates) easier and reduces maneuvering when storing.

The greater depth in the average SUV, on the other hand, creates a deeper cargo "basin": loose items sink further below the loading edge, providing better support for low, wide loads and potentially more usable volume in depth.

For the user, this means better concealment of small items and possibly better visibility when stacking, but also more effort when lifting deeply placed luggage and poorer access to items at the very bottom.

In summary: The Qashqai is more practical for long and wide loads as well as frequent, straightforward loading thanks to its longer flat surface and wider opening.

The average compact SUV scores with a deeper cargo geometry, which offers advantages in storage and securing low, bulky cargo but can make handling during loading and unloading somewhat more difficult.