Trunk comparison: Opel Astra Wagon vs VW Tiguan

Key Differences

Three significant differences stand out in the comparison: The Opel Astra Wagon offers with the front seats upright a cargo area that is 7.5 in (≈22%) longer than the VW Tiguan, providing more usable length for everyday transport with passengers.

Additionally, the measured trunk depth (loading edge to trunk floor) in the Opel is 0.4 in greater — indicated as a 100% difference in the data, which combined with the loading edge height affects the practical loading height.

The loading edge of the VW Tiguan is about 5.9 in (≈25%) higher above the road surface than that of the Opel, making it significantly harder to lift heavy items.

Impact on Usability

The 22% longer cargo area of the Opel with the front seats upright makes it more practical for everyday use when carrying passengers in the back and still needing to transport longer items (e.g., slats, boxes, strollers).

Although the Tiguan is slightly longer in maximum cargo volume with the seats folded down, this advantage is small at 4% and mainly applies to fully folded seat configurations.

The lower loading edge of the Opel combined with the slightly greater trunk depth means in practice: easier loading of heavy or bulky items because less lifting is required and more floor space is usable.

The significantly higher loading edge of the Tiguan (≈5.9 in) makes loading and unloading more strenuous, especially with heavy loads.

Width and opening differences are comparatively small: Opel has slightly more space at the narrowest point, while the Tiguan has a somewhat wider opening — both remain under 10% and affect usability much less than the major differences mentioned above.