Trunk comparison: Peugeot 208 vs Volvo XC60

Key Differences

The Volvo XC60 offers significantly more usable cargo space in length: with the seats folded down, it is 18.5 in (36%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, 11.4 in (43%) longer than the Peugeot 208. The Volvo is also wider: the narrowest point in the trunk is 5.9 in (16%) larger and the trunk opening 10.2 in (30%) wider than the Peugeot.

One other notable feature of the Peugeot is the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor), which is 7.1 in (1700%) greater than the Volvo. Differences in trunk opening height and loading edge height are about 1% each and therefore negligible.

Implications for Usability

The larger length and width dimensions of the Volvo XC60 make it significantly more practical for long or wide items: furniture, long boxes, skis, or bulky groceries are easier to accommodate.

The wider opening facilitates loading large items and reduces the risk of catching on edges. Overall, the XC60 is therefore more suitable for everyday use by families, travel, and transport tasks where the volume and shape of the cargo vary.

The Peugeot 208 scores with its significantly greater trunk depth measurement: a deeper cargo area (greater distance from loading edge to trunk floor) offers more usable vertical space behind the loading edge and can better "sink" items (e.g., luggage under a cover or bulky items that should be placed further inside).

At the same time, greater depth can make handling heavy items during loading and unloading somewhat more difficult, as more reach or lift is required.

Conclusion: For transport tasks requiring length and width (long, wide, or bulky items), the Volvo XC60 is clearly better suited. For smaller, vertically deeper loads or when a deep, somewhat "sunken" storage space is desired, the Peugeot 208 offers a practical advantage.