Trunk comparison: Opel Grandland vs VW Tiguan Allspace

Key Differences (highlighted)

The VW Tiguan Allspace offers a cargo area that is 8.3 in (12%) longer with the seats folded down than the Opel Grandland. When using the front row (first row upright), the Tiguan is even 9.1 in (26%) longer.

In contrast, the Opel Grandland has a significantly larger trunk with the seats up: 16.5 in (89%) more length than the Tiguan. Additionally, the trunk opening of the Grandland is 3.5 in (13%) higher, and the depth between the loading edge and trunk floor in the Grandland is 6.3 in (1500%) greater.

Impact on Usability

The strengths of the Tiguan Allspace lie in transporting long items and when using folded seats: the additional length (12% to 26%) makes it more practical for furniture parts, boards, skis, or other long cargo when seats are folded or the front area is used.

The Opel Grandland, on the other hand, scores in everyday use with occupied seats: the significantly greater length with all seats upright (+89%) means considerably more usable storage space with full passenger occupancy — relevant for families, shopping, or luggage on trips.

The higher trunk opening (+13%) makes loading tall items easier, and the significantly greater depth between the loading edge and floor (+1500%) creates more volume under the shelf/area, allowing bulky or taller items to be better stored or accommodated.

Additional Details

Smaller differences such as the 0.4 in higher loading edge and 0.4 in wider narrowest width in the Grandland, as well as the 2.4 in wider trunk opening in the Tiguan, are negligible (<10%) for most use cases.

Conclusion

Those who frequently transport long items or regularly use folded seats are better served by the Tiguan Allspace.

Those who regularly need a lot of cargo volume with full seating, a higher opening, and a deeper loading area (family use, luggage, shopping, bulky items) will find the Opel Grandland's trunk more practical to use.