Trunk comparison: Opel Astra Wagon vs VW Taigo

Key Differences

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer offers significantly more cargo length: with the seats folded down, it is 8.7 in (14%) longer, and with the front seats upright even 7.9 in (24%) longer than the VW Taigo.

The Taigo, on the other hand, has a considerably greater vertical depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor: this is 2.4 in (43%) larger in the Taigo.

Additionally, the loading edge of the Taigo sits 5.5 in (23%) higher above the road than in the Astra. Smaller differences (width at the narrowest point +1.2 in, opening width +3.1 in, opening height +2 in in the Astra) remain below the 10% mark and are less significant.

What This Means in Practice

Due to the greater cargo length, the Astra is better suited for long items (e.g., slats, skis, furniture parts)—even with the front seats upright, noticeably more usable length remains. This makes it more practical for transports where length is more important than depth.

The Taigo offers more "depth volume" in the trunk thanks to the greater depth difference between the loading edge and floor. This can be advantageous for storing items deeper and more stably (e.g., boxes, shopping crates), but at the same time increases the angle/distance you have to reach.

The significantly higher loading edge in the Taigo means more lifting when loading and unloading heavy or bulky loads; this worsens ergonomics compared to the Astra, where the loading edge is lower and loading is therefore easier and more back-friendly.

In short: Those who frequently transport long items or prefer light, easy-to-load luggage will find the Astra Sports Tourer the more practical choice. Those who benefit from deeper storage space and can handle the higher loading edge can utilize a larger depth volume in the Taigo—but at the cost of loading ergonomics.