Trunk comparison: Opel Grandland vs VW Taigo

Key Differences

The VW Taigo offers a significantly greater trunk depth (measured from loading edge to trunk floor), leading by 1.6 in or 25% compared to the Opel Grandland.

Other differences: The Opel Grandland has a longer usable trunk length – by 5.1 in (8%) with the rear seats folded down and by 2.8 in (9%) with the first row of seats upright.

The loading edge of the Grandland sits 1.2 in (4%) higher above the road, the width of the trunk opening is 3.5 in (9%) larger in the Grandland, the narrowest interior width is 0.8 in (2%) greater in the Grandland than in the Taigo, and the height of the trunk opening is 0.4 in (1%) higher in the Grandland.

Impact on Usability

The clearest practical advantage goes to the Taigo due to its deeper loading floor: the 25% greater "depth" means a deeper cargo compartment, which facilitates storing bulky or tall items and allows stacking in the trunk.

Combined with the slightly lower floor position of the Taigo (overall the trunk floor sits measurably lower), the effort required to lift heavy loads is reduced – making loading and unloading more ergonomic.

The Opel Grandland, on the other hand, scores with more cargo length: for long items (e.g., slats, long boxes, skis with folded seats), the Grandland offers up to 5.1 in more length.

The larger opening width of the Grandland (by 3.5 in) also helps when loading wider items, even though this advantage is just under the 10% mark. The higher loading edge of the Grandland makes handling heavy loads somewhat more cumbersome than in the Taigo.

Conclusion: Those who frequently lift heavy, bulky, or awkward items and want ergonomic loading benefit from the deeper trunk of the VW Taigo. Those who need to transport longer items and require a bit more cargo length are better served by the Opel Grandland.