Trunk comparison: Skoda Karoq vs Volvo XC40

Key Differences

The Volvo XC40 offers a loading length that is 5.9 in longer (+20%) than the Škoda Karoq with the first row of seats upright. This means more usable loading length for bulky, elongated items when the rear seats are in use. The trunk opening of the Škoda Karoq is 7.5 in higher (+26%) than that of the Volvo XC40 and is therefore better suited for loading tall items. The depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is 5.9 in greater (+1400%) in the Karoq, indicating a significantly deeper cargo area (more volume below the loading edge).

Implications for Usability

The Volvo XC40 clearly has the advantage when it comes to pure loading length: especially with the first row of seats upright, long items are easier to store. Even with the seats fully folded down, the XC40 offers a bit more length (according to data +4.7 in or +8%), but this is a smaller difference.

The Škoda Karoq scores points with the height and depth of the cargo area: the higher trunk opening and significantly deeper loading floor make it easier to load tall or bulky items and create more usable volume below the loading edge.

This can be advantageous when transporting boxes, plants, or luggage with lower stacking height.

Other practical aspects: The loading edge of the Volvo is about 2.8 in higher above the ground (≈+10%), which makes lifting heavy loads somewhat more strenuous, while the narrowest trunk width is the same for both models and the opening width of the Volvo is only 0.8 in larger (negligible).