Trunk comparison: Peugeot 5008 vs Volvo V90

Key Differences (from the measurements)

The most significant differences concern the pure cargo volume with seats upright and dimensions that affect loading. Most notably: when all seats are upright, the trunk of the Volvo V90 is 31.5 in (235%) longer than that of the Peugeot 5008.

Additionally, the Peugeot has two measurable advantages over the Volvo regarding the opening and the loading edge height: the height of the trunk opening of the Peugeot 5008 is 3.9 in (14%) larger and the loading edge of the Peugeot 5008 is 3.1 in (13%) higher above the ground.

Other, smaller differences (not >10%) are: the Volvo has +2.4 in (3%) more loading length with seats fully folded down and +3.5 in (9%) more loading length with the first row upright.

The depth of the trunk (loading edge to floor) differs practically not at all (+0.4 in in favor of Peugeot). The narrowest width in the trunk is 3.9 in (10%) larger in the Peugeot (borderline case), the width of the trunk opening is 0.4 in larger in the Volvo.

Implications for usability

Volvo V90 - Due to the significantly longer cargo space with seats upright, the V90 is more practical when longer items need to be transported regularly without folding seats (e.g., long items, skis, large suitcases).

The larger base dimension with seats upright makes the V90 overall the better choice for users who want to transport a lot of luggage or bulky cargo with full passenger occupancy.

Peugeot 5008 - The higher trunk opening (larger vertical clearance) makes it easier to store tall items; this helps with bulky but not necessarily long loads.

At the same time, the loading edge of the Peugeot is higher, which makes lifting heavy items into the cargo space more difficult (more physical effort). The slightly larger narrow interior width (3.9 in) facilitates accommodating wider cargo pieces in tight spots.

Practical conclusion - Those who frequently drive fully occupied with regular longer luggage benefit more from the Volvo V90. Those who often load tall items or need wider single pieces and have no issues with a higher loading edge are better served by the Peugeot 5008. Smaller dimensions (a few centimeters) hardly change everyday usability; the decisive differences are the much greater loading length of the V90 with seats upright and the higher opening/loading edge of the Peugeot.