Trunk comparison: Peugeot 5008 vs VW Golf Wagon

Key Differences (>10%)

The data highlights the following differences: The VW Golf Wagon has a significantly larger trunk with all seats upright: +29.5 in or +221%. Additionally, the trunk depth (loading edge to trunk floor) is 3.9 in or +1000% greater in the VW.

The Peugeot 5008 has advantages in width and opening dimensions: the narrowest point of the trunk is 5.5 in or +14% wider and the width of the trunk opening is 5.1 in or +13% larger. The loading edge of the Peugeot is also 3.1 in or +13% higher above the road.

Smaller differences (no emphasis): trunk space with folded seats Peugeot +0.4 in (1%), trunk space with front row upright VW +1.6 in (4%), height of trunk opening Peugeot +0.8 in (3%).

Impact on Usability

The major advantages of the VW Golf Wagon (significantly larger volume with all seats upright and much greater depth) make it more practical when regularly transporting a lot of luggage while passengers are seated in the rear. Longer or deep cargo fits more easily in the Golf without needing to fold seats down.

The Peugeot 5008 is clearly advantageous when loading wide or bulky items: the greater interior width at the narrowest point and the wider opening make loading and unloading suitcases, strollers, or wide boxes easier.

However, the loading edge being 3.1 in higher makes lifting heavy loads into the trunk more difficult compared to the Golf.

In practice, this means: Those who frequently travel with multiple passengers and a lot of luggage or need to transport long/deep items benefit more from the VW Golf Wagon.

Those who often load wide or bulky but not very heavy items (and value a wide opening) are better served by the Peugeot 5008. Smaller differences in folded space and opening height are negligible.