Trunk comparison: Peugeot 3008 vs Skoda Fabia

Main Differences

Four differences stand out clearly from the data: The Peugeot 3008 has 10.2 in (18%) longer cargo space with the seats folded down and 9.8 in (34%) longer cargo space with the first row of seats upright than the Skoda Fabia.

The Skoda Fabia, on the other hand, offers a significantly greater trunk depth (loading edge to trunk floor): +3.1 in (73%).

Additionally, the loading edge of the Peugeot is 4.7 in (18%) higher above the ground than that of the Fabia.

Smaller differences are: the Fabia's trunk opening is 1.6 in (5%) higher, the narrowest width in the Peugeot is 3.1 in (9%) larger, and the Peugeot's opening width is 0.8 in (2%) larger – these values are below the 10% threshold.

Impact on Usability

The greater loading length of the Peugeot (both with fully folded seats and with the first row upright) makes it clearly more suitable for long items such as slats, skis, doors, or long boxes.

This means: even with partial seating, more usable loading length remains, making the 3008 more flexible for bulky, elongated loads.

The significantly deeper trunk in the Fabia (73% more depth) has a different effect: it creates more usable height within the cargo space below the loading edge, allows for higher or denser stacking, and lowers the center of gravity of the load (compared to a flatter cargo floor).

This is advantageous for bulky but not very long loads or for better securing options inside.

The higher loading edge of the Peugeot (+4.7 in) means noticeably more effort when lifting heavy items into the trunk — loading and unloading heavy loads is easier with the Fabia.

Conversely, a higher loading edge (combined with longer cargo space) in the Peugeot can help push bulky items further back, but the physical strain when lifting increases.

In short: Those who frequently transport long items or need maximum loading length with partial seating benefit from the Peugeot 3008. Those who often lift heavy parts directly into the trunk, stack a lot, or prefer a deeper cargo well have advantages with the Skoda Fabia.

Smaller width and opening differences play only a minor practical role.