Trunk comparison: Nissan Rogue Sport vs Volvo XC60

Key Differences

The most noticeable difference concerns the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor): the Nissan Qashqai is +2.4 in (500%) deeper than the Volvo XC60. Other differences (greater/closer by 10% or less) are: the XC60 offers a +5.1 in (8%) longer cargo space with seats fully folded down and +3.5 in (10%) more length with the first row upright than the Qashqai.

The height of the trunk opening is +2.4 in (8%) greater on the Qashqai, and the loading edge of the Qashqai is +2 in (7%) higher above the road. At the narrowest point, the XC60's trunk is +2.8 in (7%) wider. The width of the trunk opening is the same for both models.

Impact on Usability

The significantly greater depth in the Qashqai means that behind the loading edge there is a noticeably deeper trunk floor. This is advantageous when storing bulky, tall, or irregularly shaped items visibly in a deeper recess or when smaller parts should shift less.

At the same time, the deep recess can make loading heavy items more difficult because they must be lifted further down or lifted inside, and smaller parts require deeper reach when removing.

The XC60 scores with greater length (both with folded seats and just with the first row upright) and a slightly larger minimum width.

This makes it more suitable for long items (e.g., slats, furniture parts) and for wider cargo that must fit through the narrowest point. For users who occasionally transport long or wide cargo, the XC60 is therefore more practical.

The Qashqai has a slightly higher trunk opening and a loading edge +2 in higher above the road. The higher opening helps when loading very tall items, but the higher loading edge increases the effort required to lift heavy loads inside.

The identical opening widths mean that wide crates or boxes make no difference at the entrance itself.

Conclusion: For frequent transport of long or wide items, the Volvo XC60 is more advantageous; for bulky or very tall cargo secured deep in a recess, the Nissan Qashqai offers practical benefits due to its significantly greater depth — albeit at the expense of ease of handling heavy loads because of the higher loading edge.