Trunk comparison: Opel Grandland vs VW Polo

Key Differences

The Opel Grandland offers noticeably more cargo space than the VW Polo in several dimensions. With the seats folded down, the Grandland's trunk is +12.2 in (22%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, it is +9.1 in (35%) longer.

The trunk opening height of the Grandland is +4.7 in (17%) larger, and the loading opening is wider by +6.3 in (17%).

The depth of the trunk (from loading edge to floor) is +3.1 in (100%) greater in the Grandland. The loading edge itself is +3.1 in (11%) higher above the road in the Grandland. The narrowest width inside the trunk is minimally larger by 0.4 in (1%) in the Polo – this difference is negligible.

Implications for Usability

The greater length extension (each +22% / +35%) makes the Grandland significantly more practical for long items like skis, laminate packages, or bulky furniture parts — even with the seat row upright, more usable length remains.

The larger opening height and width (+17% each) make loading bulky or wide items (strollers, large suitcases, boxes) easier because there is more maneuvering space.

The doubled depth (+100%) increases usable interior height and allows better stacking or accommodating tall items without tilting.

Conversely, the +3.1 in higher loading edge (11%) makes lifting heavy loads into the Grandland more difficult; here, the Polo has an advantage with its lower loading edge when loading and unloading heavy but compact items. The minimally larger narrow interior width of the Polo is hardly relevant in practice.

Overall, the Opel Grandland is the more practical choice for users who frequently transport bulky or many pieces of luggage or families with large space requirements.

The VW Polo remains more compact and scores slightly in handling heavy individual items due to the lower loading edge but offers significantly less cargo space and flexibility overall.