Trunk comparison: Opel Grandland vs Durchschnitt SUV

Main Differences (over 10%)

The most noticeable difference is the depth of the trunk (distance from loading edge to trunk floor): In the Opel Grandland, this is 4.3 in (+220%) greater than in the average SUV.

This practically means significantly more usable depth capacity — more volume in depth and more space for stacking taller or bulky items. At the same time, greater depth can make it harder to reach items located further back, as they lie deeper in the cargo area.

Further Differences and Their Effects

Other deviations are in the range of 2–5% and moderately affect usability: The Grandland has a loading length that is 3.1 in longer with the seats folded down and 1.6 in more length with the first row of seats upright (each ≈ +5%), making it easier to accommodate longer items.

The trunk opening is 1.6 in higher, which facilitates loading tall items.

The loading edge is 1.2 in higher above the road, making lifting heavy loads somewhat more strenuous.

Inside, the narrowest point of the trunk is 0.8 in narrower than average, while the width of the opening is 0.8 in larger — meaning wider parts can be pushed through the opening more easily but may be limited inside at narrow points.

In practice, this means: The Opel Grandland offers significantly more depth volume, making it better suited for high stacking and bulky, deep luggage.

For light to moderately heavy cargo, the slightly higher loading edge is not problematic; however, lifting very heavy items becomes more demanding. Wider items benefit from the larger opening but may encounter issues at the slightly narrower internal point.