Trunk comparison: Seat Tarraco vs Tesla Model 3

Key Differences (>10%)

The most notable differences concern the vertical and lateral accessibility of the cargo area: The height of the trunk opening of the SEAT Tarraco is 12.2 in (60%) higher than that of the Tesla Model 3, and the width of the trunk opening of the SEAT Tarraco is 5.9 in (15%) wider.

Additionally, the loading edge of the SEAT Tarraco is 3.1 in (12%) higher above the ground, while the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is 2 in (83%) greater in the Tesla Model 3.

Impact on Usability

These differences lead to clearly distinct practical characteristics: The significantly higher and wider opening of the SEAT Tarraco makes loading tall or bulky items (e.g., furniture pieces, tall boxes, or awkwardly shaped suitcases) much easier because more vertical clearance and a wider entry width are available.

This is advantageous for bulky cargo or when a lot of maneuvering is required during loading and unloading.

The higher loading floor of the Tarraco (loading edge +3.1 in) increases the lifting height needed when raising heavy items over the loading edge, which complicates handling heavy loads. Here, the Tesla Model 3 scores with a lower loading edge: heavier luggage can be slid in or rolled onto the floor more easily.

The greater depth of the Tesla trunk (deeper trunk floor below the loading edge) offers more recessed storage space, allowing longer or bulkier items to be placed closer to the vehicle floor.

This is practical when transporting a lot of payload with limited lateral space but can further restrict storing tall items because the opening is lower and narrower.

In short: Those who often transport very tall or wide items benefit from the SEAT Tarraco (larger opening). Those who frequently load heavy, rollable luggage or boxes and prefer a lower lift height have practical advantages with the Tesla Model 3 (lower loading edge and deeper interior floor).

Note: Length with folded seats is the same; with the first row upright, the Tarraco is slightly longer (+2 in, ~5%) and the narrowest interior width differs only marginally (+2.4 in, ~6%) — these smaller differences hardly affect usability compared to the points mentioned above.