Trunk comparison: Peugeot 208 vs VW Tiguan Allspace
Key Differences (highlighted >10%)
With the seats folded down, the VW Tiguan Allspace offers a significantly longer cargo area: +23.2 in (45%) compared to the Peugeot 208. This means the Tiguan Allspace is much better suited for long items or transporting large quantities.
When the first row of seats is upright, the Tiguan Allspace even has +17.7 in (67%) more loading length than the Peugeot 208. This makes it especially practical when only the front seats are used but a lot of cargo space is still needed (e.g., long packages, skis, slim furniture parts).
In the typical everyday condition with all seats upright, however, the Peugeot 208 leads: it has +7.9 in (43%) more trunk length than the Tiguan Allspace. For daily shopping, suitcases, or strollers with full occupancy, the 208 thus offers a more practical cargo space usage.
The depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is significantly greater in the Peugeot 208: +7.1 in (1700%).
A practical consequence: in the 208, cargo sits deeper below the loading edge, which creates volume for taller items directly in the trunk and reduces shifting of small loads — at the same time, lifting when loading and unloading may feel different than with a flatter loading surface.
The width of the trunk opening is significantly larger in the Tiguan Allspace: +11 in (33%). This makes loading wide items (bicycle, wide boxes, furniture parts) easier and reduces maneuvering when loading.
Implications for Usability
- Long items and large volumes: VW Tiguan Allspace is clearly advantageous (more length with folded seats and larger opening width). It is more practical for moving, DIY, or outdoor equipment.
- Everyday transport with full occupancy: Peugeot 208 offers more usable loading length, so suitcases and shopping can be better accommodated with a full passenger load.
- Loading comfort and volume distribution: The greater depth in the 208 creates more "shaft" volume below the loading edge (good securing of smaller items), while the larger opening of the Tiguan facilitates handling large or bulky parts.
Conclusion: For regularly large, long, or wide loads, the Tiguan Allspace is more practical; for daily luggage needs with full occupancy and for better, deeper storage volume, the Peugeot 208 is more advantageous.