Trunk comparison: Peugeot 5008 vs Skoda Fabia
Key Differences
When comparing the trunk dimensions, several significant differences stand out: With the seats folded down, the Peugeot 5008 offers a trunk space that is 18.5 in (33%) longer than the Škoda Fabia.
When the front row is upright, the Peugeot remains ahead with +12.2 in (42%) more cargo length. In the opposite case — all seats upright — the Škoda Fabia has +15.7 in (118%) more trunk length than the Peugeot.
Additionally, the depth of the trunk (from loading edge to trunk floor) is 7.1 in (1800%) greater in the Škoda. The Peugeot scores in width: at the narrowest point, the cargo space is 8.7 in (24%) wider, and the trunk opening is 5.1 in (13%) larger than in the Fabia.
Smaller differences not highlighted include the opening height (+0.8 in/3% in favor of the Fabia) and the loading edge height (+0.4 in/1% in favor of the Peugeot).
Implications for Usability
These differences significantly influence the usage profile of both models. The Peugeot 5008 has an advantage with folded seats and when transporting wider items: the noticeably greater width at the narrowest point and the larger opening make loading bulky or wide cargo (e.g., furniture, wide boxes, strollers) easier.
It also offers more length with folded seats, making it more flexible for long, flat goods.
The Škoda Fabia, on the other hand, is better suited for everyday use with full occupancy: with upright seating, significantly more trunk length is available, and the considerably greater depth from the loading edge to the floor provides more usable volume for suitcases, shopping, or luggage when all seats are in use.
However, the deeper loading floor can make lifting heavy items somewhat more difficult but overall offers more storage space in the standard passenger configuration.
The small differences in opening height and loading edge height are usually negligible in daily use. In summary: Peugeot 5008 = more flexible, better for wide and long loads with folded seats; Škoda Fabia = compact everyday trunk with more volume when fully occupied.