Trunk comparison: Opel Astra Wagon vs VW Tiguan

Key Differences (>10%)

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer offers a loading length that is 5.5 in (16%) longer than the VW Tiguan with the front seats upright. The trunk opening of the Astra is 4.3 in (15%) higher. The depth of the trunk measured from the loading edge to the trunk floor is 5.1 in (1300%) greater in the Astra.

At the same time, the loading edge of the VW Tiguan is 5.1 in (21%) higher above the ground than that of the Astra. These four values exceed the 10% mark and are therefore the most significant differences.

Impact on Usability

The greater usable length of the Astra with the front seats upright makes it easier to transport longer items without folding the seats (e.g., slats, ski clothing, or longer packages). The higher trunk opening of the Astra allows for easier loading of taller or bulkier items because more vertical space is available.

The significantly greater depth (loading edge → trunk floor) in the Astra increases usable volume and enables deeper storage and better stacking of luggage; items lie further inside, which can be more stable during long transports.

Because the loading edge of the Tiguan is 5.1 in higher, lifting heavy items into the Tiguan is more strenuous — the Astra has an ergonomic advantage here due to the lower loading edge.

Smaller differences (e.g., folded cargo length +2.4 in/3%, narrowest width +0.4 in/1%, opening width +0.8 in/2%) are practically negligible for everyday usability and hardly affect usability.