Trunk comparison: Opel Astra Wagon vs Skoda Octavia Wagon

Key Differences

The Škoda Octavia Wagon offers with the rear seats folded down a cargo space that is 7.9 in (≈12%) longer than the Opel Astra Wagon, and the trunk depth (distance from loading edge to trunk floor) is significantly greater in the Octavia: +3.1 in (≈400%).

All other measured differences are less than 10%: the Octavia has slightly more length with the rear seats upright (+2%), the loading edge in the Octavia is 2 in (≈8%) higher above the ground, the narrowest trunk width is 9% larger in the Astra, and the tailgate opening width is 2% more favorable in the Astra.

Impact on Usability

The greater usable length of the Octavia with folded seats makes it more practical for long items such as slats, skis, furniture parts, or long building materials – they can be loaded flatter and in a continuous position.

The significantly greater trunk depth means more usable interior volume between the loading edge and floor, which facilitates stacking higher loads and accommodating bulky, tall items. However, the loading edge in the Octavia is somewhat higher, which makes lifting heavy loads over the sill more strenuous.

The Astra scores in terms of width: its narrowest interior width (and the slightly larger opening width) makes it easier to load wider items that need to be loaded crosswise. For frequently transporting very wide furniture or boxes, the Astra is therefore more practical.

Since the larger differences (>10%) favor the Octavia in length and depth, the Octavia is overall more advantageous when it mainly comes to longer or higher stacked cargo; the Astra is more sensible when wide or very flat, heavy parts are loaded more often and lower loading edges are desired.