Trunk comparison: Opel Astra Wagon vs VW Caddy Wagon

Key Differences and Impact on Usability

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer offers a significantly longer cargo area with the seats folded down: +24.4 in (+53%) compared to the VW Caddy Wagon. This makes the Astra the better choice for long items like slats, roof rack loads, pipes, or folded furniture, as it provides a continuous, longer loading surface.

The trunk opening of the VW Caddy Wagon, on the other hand, is significantly higher: +11.4 in (+34%). This makes it easier to load and unload tall or bulky items; upright cargo or tall boxes fit through more easily without needing to be tilted.

Together with the greater width at the narrowest point (+4.3 in (+11%) in favor of the Caddy), the Caddy overall offers more convenience when storing wide and tall items.

The depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is significantly greater in the Opel: +4.7 in (+600%). Practically, this means more usable interior height behind the loading edge or a deeper cargo compartment, which provides space for stacked cargo or lower-lying items.

However, combined with the lower trunk opening of the Astra (compared to the Caddy), this can mean that very tall items may not fit through the opening despite the greater depth.

Conclusion: For long, flat, or continuous cargo, the Opel Astra Sports Tourer is clearly advantageous. For tall, wide, or bulky cargo and easier loading and unloading, the VW Caddy Wagon is better suited.

The choice therefore depends on the primary use case: length and depth versus height and width clearance at the opening.