Trunk comparison: Tesla Model Y vs Volvo XC40
Biggest Differences
The Tesla Model Y offers significantly more usable length in the cargo area:
than the Volvo XC40, and
. Smaller differences favoring the Volvo include a trunk opening that is 1.6 in (6%) higher, a width at the narrowest point that is 2.4 in (6%) greater, and a trunk opening width that is 2 in (5%) larger. The depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is the same in both models; however, the loading edge of the Volvo is 2 in (7%) higher above the road.
Implications for Usability
Due to the significantly greater cargo length of the Model Y, longer items can be transported more easily (e.g., long furniture parts, canoes/boards, bulky pipes). The larger interior dimensions in the two mentioned configurations mean more flexibility when transporting longer loads without relying on folding down additional rows of seats. The Volvo XC40 has an advantage in situations where width and opening height are more important: a wider trunk opening and greater narrow width make it easier to load wide boxes, furniture pieces, or bulky but not particularly long cargo. The slightly higher opening can make it easier to insert tall items. In contrast, the higher loading edge of the Volvo makes lifting heavy items in more difficult, while the lower loading edge height of the Model Y makes loading heavy loads somewhat more comfortable. In short: for longer items and maximum loading length, the Tesla Model Y is the more practical choice; for wider or taller cargo and a bit more space at the opening, the Volvo XC40 offers advantages, although the higher loading sill of the Volvo can make handling heavy loads more challenging.