Trunk comparison: Opel Astra Wagon vs Durchschnitt Wagon

Key Differences

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer differs from the average wagon in several detailed dimensions: The trunk length when folded down is +2 in (3%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, it is +0.8 in (2%) longer.

The height of the trunk opening is +2.4 in (8%) above average. Particularly noticeable is the larger trunk depth dimension: The depth (loading edge to trunk floor) is +3.9 in (250%) greater in the Astra than in the average wagon. The loading edge of the average is +0.8 in (3%) higher above the road surface than in the Astra.

The narrowest width in the trunk is +0.8 in (2%) larger in the average wagon, but the width of the trunk opening is +1.2 in (3%) larger in the Astra.

Impact on Usability

The significantly greater trunk depth is the most important practical advantage: more storage capacity in the vertical direction, easier stacking, and more room for tall or deep items (boxes, suitcases, sports equipment).

This most strongly affects everyday usability—especially when frequently transporting tall or deeply stacked loads.

The higher opening (+2.4 in) and the slightly wider opening (+1.2 in) make loading and unloading bulky items easier, even if the usable interior width at the narrowest point is slightly smaller (−0.8 in). The lower loading edge in the Astra (−0.8 in) also reduces the effort required to lift heavy loads into the trunk.

The slightly extended cargo length (+2–2 in) has little decisive effect in practice; however, it complements the deeper loading floor and improves flexibility when transporting longer items.

Conclusion: For users who frequently transport tall, deep, or stacked loads, the Astra offers the greatest practical advantage due to the significantly larger trunk depth; the other differences are small and only moderately affect everyday usability.