Trunk comparison: Peugeot 208 vs VW Golf Wagon

Key Differences

The VW Golf Wagon offers significantly more cargo length: with the seats folded down, the trunk of the VW is 22 in (43%) longer, and with the front seats upright, it is even 16.5 in (63%) longer than the Peugeot 208. The width of the trunk opening is 5.5 in (16%) larger on the VW.

On the other hand, the Peugeot has a noticeably greater depth measured from the loading edge to the trunk floor — 2.8 in (64%) more — and a higher loading edge, namely 3.9 in (16%) higher above the road than the VW.

Smaller differences under 10% include the height of the trunk opening (+1.2 in / 4% in favor of VW) and the narrowest width of the trunk (+2 in / 5% in favor of VW).

Impact on Usability

For long or bulky items (e.g., furniture boards, skis, slats), the VW Golf Wagon clearly has the advantage: the significantly greater cargo length and wider opening make loading easier and provide more usable storage space, especially when the rear seats are folded down.

When loading heavy or awkward loads, the lower loading edge of the VW is beneficial: with the loading edge 3.9 in lower, heavy items need to be lifted less high. The Peugeot requires a higher lift due to its higher loading edge, which makes loading and unloading more difficult.

The greater depth of the Peugeot (loading edge → floor) means the interior behind the loading edge is deeper. This can be useful for transporting luggage "recessed" (concealed from view, higher stacking above the edge), but makes reaching smaller or shifted items further back in the trunk less comfortable.

In summary: Those who frequently transport long or wide items or load heavy cargo benefit from the VW Golf Wagon. Those who occasionally want to securely recess items or prefer a somewhat deeper loading well find an advantage in the Peugeot 208 — albeit at the cost of higher lifting effort when loading.