Trunk comparison: Peugeot 208 vs VW Tiguan

Key Statements

The biggest differences concern the cargo length and the opening width of the trunk as well as the trunk depth. The VW Tiguan has +16.1 in (31%) more cargo length with folded seats and +8.3 in (31%) more cargo length with the first row upright than the Peugeot 208. The trunk opening of the Tiguan is +9.1 in (27%) wider than that of the 208. In contrast, the Peugeot 208 has a significantly greater depth (loading edge → trunk floor): +6.7 in (1700%) compared to the Tiguan.

Smaller differences (<10%) such as the 208's +0.4 in higher opening height or the Tiguan's +1.2 in higher loading edge are negligible in practice.

Impact on Usability

More cargo length in the Tiguan (each +31%): this makes it clearly more practical for long items (e.g., furniture parts, skis, slats, long boxes) and when transporting bulky luggage with folded rear seats. Those who regularly load long or many pieces benefit from the Tiguan.

Wider trunk opening in the Tiguan (+9.1 in / 27%): facilitates loading wider or bulky items (e.g., strollers, boxes, furniture panels). The combination of more length and wider opening increases versatility for families, craftsmen, or moves.

Greater depth in the Peugeot (+6.7 in / very high percentage difference): the deeper cargo area means more usable volume below the loading edge and often a lower floor level in the trunk.

Advantage: better storage of taller or irregularly shaped items and possibly additional storage space under a cover. Disadvantage: heavier items must be lifted further down or bent deeper, making handling less practical.

Other practical effects: the slightly higher loading edge of the Tiguan (+1.2 in) slightly increases lifting when loading but is hardly noticeable in everyday use. The slightly greater width at the narrowest point in the Tiguan (+2 in) is also only a small advantage over the 208.

Conclusion: For regular transport of long or wide materials, the VW Tiguan is the more practical choice. Those who mainly drive in the city, occasionally load differently shaped items, and benefit from a deeper trunk floor will find the Peugeot 208 a compact but differently usable solution in terms of volume.