Trunk comparison: Peugeot 308 SW 3-row vs VW Golf Wagon (Mk5)

Key Differences (important values highlighted)

The biggest differences concern storage length, opening height, loading height, and opening width:

• VW Golf 5 has a trunk that is 9.8 in (≈17%) longer with seats fully folded down than the Peugeot.
• With all seats upright, the VW offers a trunk that is 27.6 in (≈200%) longer – a very clear advantage when the seats are fully occupied.
• The trunk opening of the Peugeot is 5.9 in (≈20%) higher than the VW, which makes sliding in tall items easier.
• The depth (loading edge → trunk floor) is 0.4 in (≈25%) greater in the VW – percentage-wise large, but only 0.4 in in absolute terms.
• The loading edge of the VW sits 3.1 in (≈14%) higher above the road than the Peugeot, which means lifting heavy loads higher.
• The width of the Peugeot's trunk opening is 4.7 in (≈12%) larger than the VW, making it easier to load wider items.

Implications for usability

Long items and flexible cargo: Due to the longer loading surfaces with folded seats (VW +9.8 in) and especially with upright seats (VW +27.6 in), the Golf is more practical when frequently transporting long items or lots of luggage while still using seats.

For users who often drive fully occupied and still need a large trunk (e.g., families with luggage), the VW is clearly advantageous.

Tall / bulky items: The higher trunk opening of the Peugeot (+5.9 in) and the wider opening (+4.7 in) make loading tall and wide objects (boxes, furniture parts, plants) easier. Those who regularly move bulky, tall loads benefit more from the Peugeot.

Loading and unloading / physical effort: The loading edge of the VW is 3.1 in higher – this means more lifting height when loading heavy items and thus greater physical effort. The Peugeot with a lower loading edge is more ergonomic when lifting heavy loads.

Small technical differences: The reported greater "depth" in the VW (+0.4 in / 25%) is large percentage-wise but minimal in absolute terms (0.4 in) and has little practical impact on usability. Likewise, the widest point of the trunk in the Peugeot is only 0.4 in wider (≈1%) and therefore negligible.

Conclusion: For maximum usable cargo space with full occupancy and for long items, the VW Golf 5 is advantageous. For easier loading of tall or wide cargo and less physical strain when lifting, the Peugeot 308 SW (3-row) scores better.