Trunk comparison: Peugeot 3008 vs Volvo XC40

Key Differences

The most noticeable difference concerns the depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor: the Peugeot 3008 has +4.3 in (1000%) more clearance here than the Volvo XC40.

Other, but significantly smaller differences are: the Peugeot offers +3.1 in (9%) more trunk depth with the rear seat upright, the trunk opening of the Peugeot is +2 in (7%) higher, and the loading edge of the Peugeot is +2 in (7%) higher above the road.

The width at the narrowest point is the same for both models; the width of the trunk opening is +1.6 in (4%) larger on the Volvo. With the seats folded down, the Volvo is minimally longer (+0.4 in / 1%).

Impact on Usability

Due to the significantly greater depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor, the Peugeot 3008 offers a distinctly different utility: it provides more usable volume below the loading edge and makes stacking or storing taller items in the front area of the trunk easier.

This can be beneficial for groceries, luggage for trips, or bulky but not too long items.

The higher loading edge of the Peugeot (+2 in) works against this: heavy items have to be lifted a bit higher, making loading and unloading physically more demanding. The slightly higher trunk opening of the Peugeot (+2 in) facilitates loading tall items, partially compensating for the higher loading edge.

The Volvo XC40 scores with a slightly wider opening (+1.6 in) and a minimal length advantage with folded seats (+0.4 in).

This makes it somewhat more practical for particularly wide or long items once the rear seat is folded down. Since the narrowest point is the same on both, both models face the same limits with very bulky loads.

Conclusion: For daily use with variably stacked luggage and the need for more interior depth, the Peugeot 3008 is more practical due to its significantly greater depth; for loading very wide or long items, the Volvo has slight advantages in opening width and folded length.

Smaller percentage differences (under 10%) only moderately affect practical use.