Trunk comparison: Peugeot 208 vs Seat Tarraco

Key Differences

The SEAT Tarraco offers significantly more cargo length: with the seats folded down, the trunk is +22 in (43%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, even +17.7 in (67%) longer compared to the Peugeot 208. The width of the Tarraco's trunk opening is also significantly larger by +11.4 in (34%), and the height of the trunk opening is +3.1 in (11%) higher than that of the Peugeot.

In contrast, the Peugeot 208 has a considerably greater vertical trunk depth (distance from loading edge to trunk floor): +4.7 in (200%) compared to the Tarraco.

Impact on Usability

Due to the greater cargo length and the significantly wider and taller opening, the SEAT Tarraco is overall better suited for long and wide items (e.g., furniture parts, long sports equipment, multiple suitcases).

Loading large or bulky items is easier because the length, opening width, and opening height provide more space and easier access.

The Peugeot 208 scores with the greater vertical height in the cargo area: the larger depth (loading edge to floor) allows for deeper placement or stacking of volume below the loading surface or rear shelf — useful for tall items that require vertical space or when you want to partially recess the load.

However, the significantly shorter cargo length and narrower opening limit the accommodation of long or wide parts; thus, the 208 is less practical for bulky goods.

In short: Tarraco = clearly more practical for long, wide, and bulky loads. Peugeot 208 = advantage in vertical storage/recessing, but overall more limited for large or bulky transports.