Trunk comparison: Seat Tarraco vs Skoda Karoq
Key Differences
The Seat Tarraco offers a significantly longer load floor: With the seats folded down, the Tarraco's trunk is +12.2 in (20%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, it is even +14.2 in (47%) longer compared to the Skoda Karoq. The width of the trunk opening is +4.3 in (11%) larger on the Tarraco, while the narrowest trunk width is the same on both models.
The Skoda Karoq has higher opening and depth dimensions: The height of the trunk opening on the Karoq is +3.5 in (11%) above that of the Tarraco.
Additionally, the measured depth (distance from loading edge → trunk floor) is +3.5 in (150%) greater on the Karoq. The Tarraco's loading edge sits 2.8 in (10%) higher above the road; this value is exactly 10% and is listed here but not highlighted as >10%.
Impact on Usability
Seat Tarraco: The greater loading length (both with folded seats and with the first row upright) makes the Tarraco significantly better suited for longer items (e.g., slats, skis, furniture parts) and for situations where a lot of cargo space is needed without folding the seats.
The wider trunk opening facilitates loading and unloading bulky, wide items. Since the narrowest interior width remains the same, both vehicles benefit equally with very narrow loads.
Skoda Karoq: The higher trunk opening provides more vertical space when loading tall items and more headroom when loading under the rear hatch opening.
The significantly greater depth between the loading edge and trunk floor increases usable volume in the rear cargo area and is advantageous for irregularly shaped or stackable cargo.
However, a deeper trunk floor can mean that bulky or heavy items must be lowered further when storing, which can affect handling when lifting.
Summary: If longer, flat, or wide cargo is the priority, the Tarraco is more advantageous. If higher or bulkier cargo behind the loading edge and more vertical interior space are important, the Karoq is preferable.
The approximately 2.8 in higher loading edge of the Tarraco (10%) only slightly affects lifting and is less significant compared to the other differences.