Trunk comparison: Opel Astra Wagon vs Durchschnitt SUV

Summary of the Biggest Differences

Three percentage differences stand out in the comparison: The Opel Astra Wagon offers a 8.7 in (26%) longer cargo floor with the front seats upright than the average SUV.

The SUV's loading edge is 6.3 in (27%) higher above the ground, and the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) of the SUV is 1.2 in (150%) greater than that of the Astra.

Smaller differences — such as +2 in (3%) with folded seats or +2.4 in (6%) width at the narrowest point favoring the Astra — exist but play a minor role in practical use.

Impact on Practical Usability

The 26% larger cargo area with the front seats upright makes the Astra Wagon especially suitable for everyday use when transporting long or flat items (e.g., slats, furniture boards, skis) that can be carried along the length of the vehicle.

Combined with a lower loading edge, loading and unloading longer and heavier items is more ergonomic and often easier because less lifting height is required.

The higher trunk floor and greater depth of the SUV, on the other hand, mean more vertical volume: bulky, tall items tend to fit better in an SUV.

However, the loading edge that is 6.3 in higher requires more strength when lifting heavy loads and makes loading bulky items less practical — especially for people with limited strength or mobility. The deeper trunk well can also mean that items are placed further "down" and are harder to reach.

The differences in width and opening height are small at 1–6% and hardly affect everyday usability. Overall: Those who frequently transport long, flat, or hard-to-handle cargo benefit from the Astra Wagon.

Those who need rather bulky, tall freight and accept the increased lifting find somewhat more vertical volume in the SUV.