Trunk comparison: Renault Clio vs Volvo XC60

Main Differences

The Volvo XC60 offers 18.1 in (35%) more trunk length with the seats folded down and 9.8 in (35%) more length with the front seats upright than the Renault Clio.

The width of the trunk opening is 4.7 in (12%) larger on the XC60. The narrowest trunk width is 10% larger on the XC60 (this value is exactly 10% and therefore not highlighted as >10%). The height of the trunk opening is the same for both models.

Other significant differences concern the vertical dimensions: The depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is 30.3 in (7600%) larger on the Renault Clio, while the loading edge of the Volvo XC60 is 18.9 in (200%) higher above the ground than on the Clio.

Impact on Usability

Volvo XC60 — better for long and wide cargo: Due to the significantly longer loading area (each +35%) and the larger opening width (+12%), longer items (e.g., skis, long furniture parts) and somewhat wider loads can be more easily accommodated and loaded or unloaded.

For transport tasks where length or opening width is decisive, the XC60 is clearly advantageous.

Renault Clio — advantages with a deep, low loading area: The Clio has a significantly larger internal depth reserve between the loading edge and floor (±30.3 in more), combined with a lower loading edge to the ground.

Practically, this means heavy items can be more easily handled at floor level and pushed into the trunk since the loading edge is closer to the ground.

The greater depth can additionally provide storage space below the loading surface or a deeper loading floor but makes loading very tall items more difficult, which are length-restricted.

Practical conclusion: If you regularly transport long or wide items, the Volvo XC60 is the more suitable choice.

If you often load heavy loads that need to be pushed on the floor or prefer a lower loading edge, the Renault Clio is more practical. The equal opening height means that head clearance when loading is no different between the two models.