Trunk comparison: Skoda Octavia Wagon vs VW Tiguan Allspace

Key Differences (highlighted >10%)

The Skoda Octavia Wagon offers significantly more usable cargo space in everyday use when the rear seats are upright: it has a trunk that is 24.4 in larger (+132%) compared to the VW Tiguan Allspace.

Additionally, the depth between the loading edge and trunk floor in the Octavia is 3.9 in greater (+900%), while the Tiguan's loading edge is 5.1 in higher (+20%). Finally, the opening width in the Tiguan is 4.3 in larger (+11%) than in the Octavia.

Impact on Usability

Larger trunk with upright seats (Octavia): Since the Octavia offers significantly more volume with the rear seats up, it is better suited for everyday situations with full seating — for example, families with strollers, large shopping trips, or bulky luggage without needing to fold down the seats.

The Tiguan is noticeably more limited here.

Greater depth of the Octavia (loading edge → trunk floor): The greater depth creates additional cargo space below the loading edge, meaning more volume for stackable or low-lying items.

Drawback: lower-lying cargo can be harder to reach, especially with heavy luggage. In the Tiguan, the trunk floor is closer to the loading edge, which makes loading and unloading large items easier but sacrifices some volume.

Higher loading edge in the Tiguan: The 5.1 in higher loading edge means heavy items must be lifted higher when loading and unloading — which is ergonomically less favorable. At the same time, a higher loading edge can be associated with greater ground clearance, which may offer off-road or ride comfort advantages.

Wider opening in the Tiguan: The 4.3 in larger opening width makes it easier to load wide or bulky items (e.g., furniture parts or wide boxes), even if the interior volume with seats upright is smaller. For those who regularly load wide items, the larger opening width is a practical advantage.

Brief Conclusion

For maximum everyday cargo space with full seating, the Skoda Octavia Wagon is the more practical choice.

Those who frequently load wide, bulky items and appreciate a larger opening width and higher ground clearance will find advantages in the VW Tiguan Allspace — despite its smaller volume with seats upright and higher loading edge.