Trunk comparison: Opel Grandland vs Volvo V90

Key Differences

The Volvo V90 offers a significantly longer cargo area with the seats folded down: +9.8 in (15%) compared to the Opel Grandland. Even with the first row of seats upright, the Volvo is longer: +9.8 in (28%).

On the Opel Grandland side, several values are noticeably larger: the height of the trunk opening is +4.3 in (16%) higher, the depth of the trunk (distance from loading edge → trunk floor) is significantly greater at +6.3 in (1500%), and the loading edge is +6.7 in (28%) higher above the road than on the Volvo.

The width differences are small and under 10% (narrowest point: Volvo +1.6 in/4%; opening width: Volvo +2.4 in/6%).

Impact on Usability

Due to the greater loading length, the Volvo V90 is better suited for long items (e.g., slats, skis, longer pieces of furniture) and for maximum cargo space with folded seats. Those who frequently transport long or elongated loads clearly benefit from the Volvo here.

The Opel Grandland offers a higher trunk opening and especially a significantly greater depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor as well as a noticeably higher loading edge.

This means that taller or bulky items can be more easily loaded vertically and “sunk” into a deeper cargo area (protected against shifting) in the Grandland.

At the same time, the higher loading edge requires more strength when lifting heavy loads into the trunk—the loading and unloading is therefore more strenuous than with the Volvo’s lower loading edge.

Since the widths are practically the same, very wide items are similarly manageable in both vehicles.

Conclusion: For frequent transport of long items and easier lifting of heavy loads, the Volvo V90 is the better choice. For vertically tall or “deeply” stowed cargo and when the trunk opening offers more height, the Opel Grandland is advantageous—at the cost of higher effort when loading.