Trunk comparison: Opel Astra Wagon vs Durchschnitt Compact SUV

Key Differences

Compared to the average compact SUV, the Opel Astra wagon offers significantly more cargo space lengthwise: with the seats folded down, the trunk is +6.7 in (11%) longer, and with the front seats upright even +11.8 in (39%) longer.

At its narrowest point, the Astra is +4.3 in (11%) wider than the SUV. On the other hand, the SUV has a trunk depth from the loading edge apex to the trunk floor that is +4.7 in (600%) greater and the loading edge is +5.9 in (25%) higher above the road surface.

Implications for Usability

- Length dimensions: Due to the significantly greater loading length, especially with the rear seats upright, the Astra wagon is better suited for long items (boards, furniture parts, skis) and for daily use without constantly folding the seats. The wagon allows for longer cargo with normal seating.

- Width: The +4.3 in wider narrow point in the Astra makes it easier to store wider items; bulky boxes or luggage are more likely to fit into the wagon without maneuvering.

- Loading edge and depth: The SUV has a significantly higher loading edge (+5.9 in), which makes lifting heavy loads in and out more difficult.

At the same time, the SUV’s interior space around the loading edge is noticeably "deeper" (+4.7 in), meaning more usable vertical depth behind the loading edge (more volume, the possibility to sink items deeper).

Practically, this means bulky, voluminous, or items stored in layers can be better accommodated and partly stored below the loading edge in the SUV, but the effort to lift onto the loading edge is higher.

In the Astra, the loading edge is lower, making loading physically easier; however, the cargo floor is flatter and offers less "deep" storage.

- Small differences: The trunk opening height of the SUV is only +0.4 in larger (negligible). The opening width of the Astra is +3.1 in larger (somewhat advantageous, but <10% and thus less significant).

Practical Recommendation

If you often transport long or wide items or frequently load without folding the rear seats, the Opel Astra wagon is more advantageous (longer cargo space, lower loading edge).

If, on the other hand, you need more deep/volumetric cargo capacity and want to store items deeper in the trunk, the compact SUV can be more attractive due to its deeper loading area — the downside is the higher effort required to lift over the higher loading edge.