Trunk comparison: Renault Austral vs Skoda Elroq

Key Differences

The depth of the trunk (distance from loading edge → trunk floor) is 2.8 in or about 700% greater in the Renault Austral compared to the Škoda Elroq. Additionally, the loading edge of the Renault Austral is 3.5 in or 13% higher above the road than that of the Škoda Elroq.

Impact on Usability

Renault Austral: The significantly greater depth means more usable vertical height in the cargo space — better for tall or stacked items, crates, or bulky loads that require space below the loading opening.

At the same time, the higher loading edge makes lifting heavy items in more difficult and makes loading and unloading ergonomically more strenuous (higher lifting, more tilting motion).

For users who often transport bulky but not extremely heavy loads, the Austral is more practical; for frequent lifting of heavy loads, it is disadvantageous.

Škoda Elroq: The lower loading edge allows for significantly easier and gentler loading and unloading — advantages when frequently transporting heavy or bulky items and in everyday situations (shopping, strollers, suitcases).

However, the considerably smaller trunk depth reduces the usable vertical height, so tall or stacked items can less often be fully accommodated. Users focused on ergonomic handling benefit, users needing high interior height lose out.

Brief Additional Differences (less than 10%)

The Škoda offers slightly more length with the rear seats folded down (+2.8 in, 4%), the Renault has somewhat more usable length with the first row upright (+2.4 in, 8%) and a wider trunk opening (+3.5 in, 9%). The differences exist but are moderate and affect everyday use less strongly than the above >10% factors.