Trunk comparison: Peugeot 208 vs VW Touran

Key Differences

The VW Touran offers significantly more cargo length when seats are folded down: +18.9 in (37%) with seats fully folded and +13.4 in (51%) when the first row of seats is upright. In contrast, the Peugeot 208 is noticeably longer usable with all seats fully upright: +13 in (97%) cargo length compared to the Touran.

The trunk opening of the Touran is higher and wider: +4.3 in (15%) in height and +7.1 in (21%) in width of the opening.

Inside the Peugeot, the difference stands out: the depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor is +6.7 in (1700%) greater, and the loading edge of the Peugeot is also +3.5 in (15%) higher above the road. The narrowest trunk width differs only slightly by +3.5 in (9%), remaining below the 10% threshold.

Impact on Usability

For transporting large, long, or bulky items, the VW Touran is more practical: more cargo length with folded seats and the higher and wider opening make it easier to load long or tall objects and maneuver when loading. The lower loading edge of the Touran makes lifting heavy loads comparatively easier.

On the other hand, the Peugeot 208 is advantageous when all seats need to be used: with upright seats, significantly more usable longitudinal space remains in the trunk.

The greater depth between the loading edge and trunk floor creates more vertical space inside (more capacity in the floor area), but combined with the higher loading edge, it can make arranging heavy or bulky items more difficult, as they must first be lifted over a higher threshold.

Practical recommendation: Those who regularly drive with full occupancy and still want to store luggage benefit from the Peugeot 208. Those who more often transport long, wide, or tall items or value easy loading are better off with the VW Touran.