Trunk comparison: Opel Astra Wagon vs Skoda Superb Wagon

Key Differences and Their Impact

The two most significant differences concern the loading length and the depth dimension of the trunk. The Škoda Superb Wagon offers a loading area that is 13.8 in (20%) longer with the rear seats folded down than the Opel Astra Sports Tourer. This makes the Superb particularly practical for long, flat loads such as laminate flooring, skis, or furniture panels: items can be transported flatter and without tilting, and overall significantly more length fits in with the rear seats folded down. When the seats are upright, the Škoda is only slightly ahead (+4%), so the advantage mainly comes into play when transporting long goods. In contrast, the Opel Astra Sports Tourer has a significantly greater depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor — +2.4 in, stated as +75%. Practically, this means the Astra provides a deeper "trunk well," allowing cargo to be recessed further down and increasing usable volume in the vertical direction. This is advantageous when stacking many items or transporting tall, not too long cargo. However, this depth comes with a slightly higher loading edge (+0.8 in), which makes lifting heavy items in slightly more difficult. Smaller differences (opening height +1.2 in in favor of Opel; width differences of 1–0.4 in) are hardly noticeable in practice and do not significantly affect usability in everyday life. Conclusion: Those who frequently transport long, flat items benefit more from the Škoda Superb Wagon; those who prefer a deeper trunk well and better vertical volume are better off with the Opel Astra Sports Tourer.