Trunk comparison: Renault Austral vs Volvo V90
Key Differences
The Volvo V90 offers significantly more cargo length: with the seats folded down, the trunk is 13.4 in (+21%) longer and with the first row upright, the trunk is 11 in (+33%) longer than the Renault Austral.
The Renault Austral, on the other hand, has a deeper loading floor (measured from loading edge → trunk floor): the depth is 3.1 in (+700%) greater than the V90. Additionally, the loading edge of the Austral is 6.7 in (+28%) higher above the road.
Smaller differences under 10% include: the trunk opening height on the Austral is +1.2 in (4%) higher, the narrowest trunk width on the V90 is +2.4 in (6%) wider, and the opening width of the V90 is +0.8 in (2%) wider.
Impact on Usability
For long or flat cargo (e.g., slats, skis, long boxes, or furniture parts), the Volvo V90 is clearly more practical due to the significantly greater cargo length — such items fit more easily even when the rear seats are up.
The slightly larger narrowest width and opening width of the V90 also support loading wider items.
The Renault Austral offers a noticeably deeper loading floor behind the loading edge, allowing better space utilization in depth (stable storage of tall or bulky packages below the loading edge).
However, this deep loading zone combined with the higher loading edge also means more lifting effort when loading: heavy items must be lifted higher, not just slid in. For frequent loading of heavy items or for users who prefer a low loading edge (easier lifting and sliding), the Austral is less convenient.
The smaller differences in opening height and width are less decisive in everyday use: the +1.2 in opening height of the Austral marginally eases passing through very tall items, while the somewhat greater width on the V90 only matters for very wide loads.
Conclusion: For transporting long, flat, or wide items, the Volvo V90 is the more practical choice. For bulky cargo stacked in depth, the Renault Austral offers advantages but requires more effort when loading due to the significantly higher loading edge.