Trunk comparison: Opel Corsa vs VW Touran
Summary of the Biggest Differences
When comparing the cargo dimensions, clear advantages emerge for the VW Touran in variable cargo capacity and opening dimensions: the Touran has a trunk that is 18.5 in (36%) longer with the seats folded down and a trunk that is 13.8 in (53%) longer with the first row of seats upright than the Opel Corsa.
Additionally, the trunk opening of the Touran is 5.1 in (18%) higher and the opening width is 7.1 in (21%) larger than that of the Corsa.
In contrast, the Opel Corsa offers 12.6 in (94%) more usable depth at the front with all seats fully upright — meaning more usable depth with full passenger seating — and has a significantly greater depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor (+6.7 in, 1700%) as well as a higher loading edge above the road (+3.1 in, 13%).
The narrowest width in the trunk differs only slightly by +3.5 in (9%) in favor of the Touran and remains below the 10% threshold.
Implications for Practical Use
For uncompromising transport tasks or loading bulky/tall items, the VW Touran is more practical: the longer cargo areas with folded seats and the higher and wider opening make it easier to load long furniture, boards, or bicycles and allow better handling of large boxes.
The greater opening height also reduces snagging on bulky goods.
The Opel Corsa, on the other hand, scores in everyday use with full occupancy: with all seats upright, it offers significantly more cargo space, which is advantageous when regularly driving with passengers and additionally transporting luggage or shopping.
The greater depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor means more storage space below the loading edge (e.g., for crates or lower layers), but combined with the higher loading edge, it can make lifting heavy loads more difficult — more frequent bending and lifting is required.
In summary: Those who regularly transport large or long items and value loading convenience benefit more from the VW Touran.
Those who more often travel fully occupied and need more usable storage space behind the seats are better served by the Opel Corsa — albeit at the cost of a higher loading edge effort when loading.