Trunk comparison: Peugeot 3008 vs Durchschnitt SUV

Key Differences

The Peugeot 3008 offers a significantly longer trunk with the first row of seats upright: +5.5 in (+16%) compared to the average of SUVs. Also notably greater is the depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor: +2.4 in (+120%).

All other measured deviations are below the 10% mark (e.g., trunk length with folded seats +2.4 in / +4%, opening height +0.4 in / +1%, loading edge height +2 in / +7%, narrowest trunk width −0.8 in / −2%, opening width −1.6 in / −4%).

Impact on Usability

The 16% longer cargo length with the seats upright improves everyday usability: more luggage, groceries, strollers, or bulky items fit in the trunk without having to fold down the rear seats. This simplifies daily use and increases flexibility for multiple passengers or family operation.

The 120% greater depth between the loading edge and trunk floor means more vertical or usable space in the cargo area. This makes stacking taller or bulkier items easier and creates space for lower-lying storage compartments or fixed tie-down points.

In practice, this means more stable loads, better use of interior height, and more storage space for bulky cargo that does not grow in width.

The slightly narrower trunk width and somewhat tighter opening (each under 5% difference) slightly restrict loading very wide items and can make handling large, flat parts a bit more difficult.

The slightly higher loading edge (+7%) makes lifting heavy loads minimally more strenuous but affects overall usability less than the two significantly larger advantages mentioned above.