Trunk comparison: Peugeot 3008 vs Renault Austral

Biggest Differences

When comparing the two SUVs, two differences stand out clearly: The Peugeot 3008 offers a longer cargo floor with the first row of seats upright than the Renault Austral — +5.1 in (≈15%) — and the depth of the trunk (distance from loading edge to trunk floor) is 1.2 in or ≈38% greater in the Peugeot.

All other measurements are below the 10% threshold (e.g., folded seat row +4%, opening height +7%); however, the trunk opening of the Austral is 10% wider, though it does not exceed the >10% mark.

Impact on Usability

The approximately 15% longer cargo floor with the first row of seats upright makes the Peugeot more practical when transporting long items without folding seats — such as skis, lumber, or long boxes.

This increases everyday usability for users who regularly carry bulky but not very wide loads with a full passenger count.

The significantly greater depth of the Peugeot (≈38%) means the cargo space from the loading edge to the floor is deeper. Practically, this means: more usable volume in the floor recess, easier storage of smaller, lower-lying luggage, and a somewhat lower luggage position, which can improve vehicle stability.

The downside is that lower-lying items are somewhat harder to reach when loading and unloading, and combined with the slightly higher loading edge (+3%), may require a bit more lifting effort.

As a trade-off, the Renault Austral offers a wider trunk opening (+10%), which facilitates loading wider items; however, this advantage is numerically not clearly above the 10% mark.

The remaining differences (overall length with folded seats, opening height, narrowest width) are minor and only marginally affect everyday usability.