Trunk comparison: Opel Grandland vs VW Tiguan

Key Differences

The depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is 5.9 in or 1500% greater in the Opel Grandland than in the VW Tiguan. All other differences are below the 10% mark: The VW Tiguan offers about 1.2 in more length (+2%) with the seats folded down, the Opel Grandland has about 0.4 in more length (+1%) with the first row of seats upright.

The trunk opening of the Grandland is about 2.8 in (9%) higher, the loading edge of the Grandland is about 1.6 in (5%) higher above the road. The narrowest width in the trunk is the same, the opening width is about 0.4 in (1%) larger in the Tiguan.

Impact on Usability

The significantly greater depth measurement in the Grandland is the practically most important advantage: it creates noticeably more usable interior space in the vertical/"deeper" direction, allows easier stowing of tall or bulky cargo in the trunk floor area, and increases the available packing volume without folding down the seats.

This advantage can be particularly relevant when transporting crates, folded strollers, or irregularly shaped items.

Countering this is the fact that the loading edge of the Grandland is about 1.6 in higher, which makes lifting heavy loads during loading somewhat more strenuous. The higher opening (about 2.8 in) makes it easier to insert tall items despite the higher loading edge.

In the Tiguan, the advantages are rather marginal: slightly more length with folded seats and a minimally wider opening can help when transporting very long, flat items, but overall these differences are small.

Conclusion: For users who need more "depth"/volume in the trunk floor area (lots of bulky or tall cargo without folded seats), the Opel Grandland is better suited due to the significantly larger depth dimension.

Those who primarily transport very long, flat items or prefer a slightly wider opening will find slight advantages in the Tiguan — however, these are comparatively minor.