Trunk comparison: Opel Astra Wagon vs Durchschnitt Compact SUV

Key Statements

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer offers significantly more cargo length than an average compact SUV: with the seats folded down, the loading area is 11.4 in (19%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, the trunk is 9.8 in (32%) longer.

Additionally, the loading edge of the Astra is 5.1 in (21%) lower than that of the average SUV. Smaller differences: the trunk opening is 2.4 in (8%) higher, the narrowest width is 1.6 in (4%) larger, and the opening width is 3.9 in (10%) larger; the depth (loading edge to trunk floor) is the same.

Impact on Usability

The significantly greater cargo length (both with folded seats and with upright seat row) makes the Astra more practical for transporting long items: furniture parts, construction or garden materials, skis, or longer luggage can be accommodated more easily, often without fully folding down the seats.

This increases everyday usability for craftsmen, families, and users with regular loading needs.

The 5.1 in lower loading edge reduces the effort required to lift heavy items into the trunk. This facilitates frequent loading and unloading (shopping, luggage, tools) and reduces strain on the back and joints compared to the higher loading edge level of a compact SUV.

The slightly higher trunk opening (+2.4 in) offers a small advantage when loading tall items, the marginally wider opening (+3.9 in) and the slightly larger narrow width (+1.6 in) improve handling when fitting wider loads but are less decisive compared to the length and loading edge advantages.

The same floor depth means no differences in the height of flat loads from the floor.