Trunk comparison: Opel Astra Wagon vs Renault Clio

Key Differences (highlighted)

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer offers significantly more cargo length: with the seats folded down, the trunk is 18.1 in (35%) longer, and with the front seats upright, it is 12.2 in (44%) longer than the Renault Clio. Additionally, the trunk opening of the Astra is 4.3 in (15%) higher.

The loading edge of the Astra is considerably higher: 14.6 in (154%) above the ground. In contrast, the Renault Clio has a much greater depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor: 24.8 in (450%) deeper than the Astra.

What practical effects does this have?

More cargo length in the Astra means: longer items (e.g., slats, skis, furniture parts) can be transported more easily, especially when the rear seats are folded down. The higher trunk opening provides more vertical clearance when loading large or tall items.

However, the higher loading edge of the Astra makes lifting heavy items into the trunk more difficult — loading heavy parts or boxes is more strenuous than in the Clio.

Due to the combination of a high loading edge and a shallower trunk floor, the Astra’s volume is better suited for long or tall loads, less favorable for heavy lifting.

The Clio scores with its significantly deeper trunk floor and lower loading edge (relative to the Astra): heavy items are easier to load, and the deeper floor compartment offers more usable depth for stacked or bulky but not particularly long cargo.

However, the usable length and opening height are smaller, so long or very tall items fit less often.

Width differences are marginal: the narrowest trunk width is only about 1% larger in the Astra, the opening width about 7% larger — both have hardly noticeable practical effects.

Conclusion – which model suits whom?

Opel Astra Sports Tourer: better for users who frequently need to transport longer or bulky items (families, camping, DIY, occasional furniture/skis).

Renault Clio: better for users who often have heavy or frequently lifted cargo and benefit from the lower loading edge and deep floor (shopping, toolboxes, frequent loading and unloading of smaller, heavy loads), as long as no long items need to be transported.