Trunk comparison: Peugeot 5008 vs Seat Tarraco
Key Differences in the Trunk
When loading, clear differences emerge: The SEAT Tarraco offers significantly more cargo volume with seats upright — specifically, its trunk is +30.7 in (229%) longer when all seats are upright.
Additionally, the trunk depth (loading edge to trunk floor) of the Tarraco is +2 in (500%) greater, indicating a significantly deeper cargo well. Conversely, the narrowest point in the trunk of the Peugeot 5008 is +5.5 in (14%) wider than that of the Tarraco.
What Are the Practical Implications of These Differences?
- SEAT Tarraco (Advantages): Due to the significantly larger volume with seats upright, the Tarraco is better suited for everyday transport with full seating — e.g., groceries, strollers, or multiple suitcases without folding seats down.
The greater depth means more storage space below the loading edge, which better accommodates bulky or stackable items and helps smaller cargo stay in place.
- SEAT Tarraco (Disadvantages): A deep cargo well can make removing heavy items more difficult because they sit lower. The Tarraco’s loading edge is also higher (+2.4 in), making lifting heavy loads somewhat more strenuous.
- Peugeot 5008 (Advantages): With the rear seats folded down, both models are roughly equally usable (only +0.4 in in favor of the Peugeot), so long transport scenarios with fully folded seats are comparable.
The greater width at the narrowest point (+5.5 in) makes the Peugeot more practical for wide items like furniture parts, wide boxes, or bulky sports equipment.
- Peugeot 5008 (Disadvantages): With full seating, significantly less cargo space is available; those who regularly transport a lot of luggage with full seats are better served by the Tarraco.
Conclusion
For users who frequently load with full occupancy (family routines, shopping trips, suitcases), the SEAT Tarraco is more practical due to its significantly larger space with seats upright.
Those who more often transport wide, flat, or bulky items and occasionally fold the rear seats completely benefit from the greater narrow interior width of the Peugeot 5008. With fully folded seats, the models are practically equal in length.