Trunk comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs VW Tiguan Allspace

Key Differences and Practical Consequences

The Tesla Model 3 offers significantly more cargo length with seats upright: +23.6 in (128%) compared to the VW Tiguan Allspace.

Practically, this means that with normally occupied seats, the Model 3 can accommodate significantly longer luggage or items (e.g., skis, long boxes) better without folding down the rear seat.

The VW Tiguan Allspace has a higher trunk opening (+7.9 in / 38%) and a wider opening (+5.5 in / 14%). This makes loading and unloading bulky or tall items (e.g., furniture, large boxes) easier and makes loading less sensitive to angle issues when inserting large parts.

The depth of the trunk (distance from loading edge → floor) is significantly greater in the Tesla: +4.3 in (1000%). Combined with the lower loading edge of the Tesla, this creates a deep cargo well that holds smaller items more securely and reduces shifting.

However, the loading edge in the Tiguan is 3.9 in (15%) higher, which makes lifting heavy loads more difficult — conversely, the lower loading edge of the Tesla means less physical strain when loading.

Other differences are small (<10%): the Tiguan is only marginally longer with folded seats (+1.2 in / 2%) and minimally wider at the narrowest point (+2 in / 5%), which is hardly noticeable in everyday use.

Conclusion: For long luggage and easier lifting, the Tesla Model 3 scores with significantly more usable interior length with seats upright and a lower loading edge plus deeper cargo floor.

For bulky or tall items, the VW Tiguan Allspace is more practical due to the higher and wider opening but pays for this with a higher loading edge that makes loading heavy loads more strenuous.