Trunk comparison: Opel Astra Wagon vs Durchschnitt SUV

Key Differences

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer offers a 6.7 in (11%) longer trunk with the seats folded down and also 6.7 in (20%) more length with the first row of seats upright than an average SUV. The depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is 3.5 in (180%) greater in the Astra.

In contrast, the loading edge of the average SUV is 5.5 in (23%) higher above the ground than in the Astra.

Smaller differences: the width at the narrowest point differs by 0.4 in (1%) in favor of the SUV, the width of the trunk opening is 0.4 in (1%) larger in the Astra; the higher trunk opening of the Astra is +3.1 in (10%) — this is a moderate advantage, not a difference over 10%.

Impact on Usability

Longer loading area (with upright seats and with seats folded down): The additional 6.7 in makes the Astra better suited for longer items (e.g., slatted frames, skis, moldings, building materials).

Especially in everyday use, this means: less frequent need to fold seats down, better transport options for bulky but long items.

Deeper loading area: The greater depth creates more usable volume at floor level and allows heavy or bulky items to be placed lower (lower center of gravity). At the same time, storing and retrieving items placed deeper can be somewhat less convenient because they lie further below the loading edge.

Lower loading edge in the Astra: Because the SUV’s loading edge is about 5.5 in higher, loading in the Astra is noticeably easier — less effort when lifting heavy loads, more comfortable loading of boxes, strollers, or groceries.

For people who frequently load and unload heavy or bulky items, this is a clear everyday advantage.

Width and opening differences: With deviations around 0.4 in, the width at the narrowest point and the opening width are practically equivalent. The slightly higher opening (+3.1 in, 10%) of the Astra makes it marginally easier to load taller items but is not a major advantage over the SUV.

Conclusion

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer is especially more practical when it comes to transporting longer items and frequent loading of heavy loads: longer loading area, deeper trunk well, and a lower loading edge offer concrete everyday advantages.

Those who primarily value seating position, elevated visibility, or ground clearance loading height of an SUV will find other benefits there — however, the measured width differences are negligible.