Trunk comparison: Peugeot 208 vs VW Passat Wagon

Key Differences (Only >10% Highlighted)

The VW Passat Wagon offers significantly more cargo length: With the seats folded down, the trunk of the Passat is 27.6 in or +53% longer, and with the first row of seats upright, it is even 18.1 in or +69% longer than the Peugeot 208. The width of the Passat's trunk opening is also considerably larger: 7.5 in or +22% more opening width than the Peugeot.

In contrast, the Peugeot 208 has a significantly greater interior depth measurement (loading edge to trunk floor): this depth is 3.5 in or +100% greater in the Peugeot than in the Passat. Additionally, the loading edge of the Peugeot sits 2.8 in or +11% higher above the road.

Impact on Usability

The larger length dimensions and significantly wider opening make the Passat Wagon much more practical for long, bulky, or wide cargo: large furniture, long boards, or multiple suitcases can be loaded more easily and laid out flatter, especially when the rear seats are folded down.

The wider opening also reduces maneuvering when loading bulky items.

The Peugeot 208 scores with a deeper loading floor in the trunk (greater depth between loading edge and floor). This creates more vertical storage space inside the trunk and can be advantageous for tall but not too long items.

However, the loading edge of the 208 is higher, which makes lifting heavy items into the vehicle more difficult compared to the Passat.

In practice, this means: For transport tasks involving long or wide cargo, the Passat Wagon is clearly superior. For more compact, bulky items that need to be accommodated in the trunk's depth, the Peugeot 208 can be sufficient — though with more effort required when lifting due to the higher loading edge.