Trunk comparison: Peugeot 3008 vs Durchschnitt Compact SUV

Key Differences (highlighted: >10%)

The Peugeot 3008 offers a 7.1 in (≈12%) longer cargo length with the rear seats folded down compared to the average compact SUV. With the first row of seats upright, the advantage is even more pronounced: the Peugeot has a 8.7 in (≈29%) larger trunk length.

In contrast, the trunk depth (measurement from loading edge to trunk floor) is 1.2 in (≈27%) greater in the average SUV than in the Peugeot 3008.

What impact does this have on usability?

Longer loading lengths (especially the +29% with the first row upright) mean noticeably more flexibility in the 3008 for long items and luggage: skis, longer furniture parts, or multiple suitcases can be accommodated more easily without fully folding down seats.

For everyday use and travel, this means more usable cargo space behind the seats and less need to fold seats down.

The greater depth in the average SUV (≈27% more) provides more vertical volume or a deeper cargo well. This can be advantageous when transporting bulky, tall items but makes loading and unloading heavy items somewhat more cumbersome because they must be lifted further into or lowered deeper inside the cabin.

Other smaller differences (loading edge height in the Peugeot +2.4 in/≈8%, wider opening +2 in/≈5%, narrowest width +1.2 in/≈3%, opening height −0.4 in/≈1%) are noticeable but only slightly affect everyday practicality: the higher loading edge of the 3008 can make lifting heavy loads a bit harder, while the slightly wider opening and interior width make loading wider items somewhat easier.