Trunk comparison: Tesla Model Y vs VW Taigo

Key Differences

The clearest differences concern the length and height ratio of the cargo space. The Tesla Model Y offers a significantly longer cargo area than the VW Taigo: with the seats folded down, the trunk of the Model Y is 15 in (24%) longer, and when the first row of seats is upright, it is 11.4 in (35%) longer.

On the other hand, the opening height is greater in the VW Taigo: the height of the Taigo's trunk opening is 4.3 in (16%) higher than that of the Model Y. Also notable is the depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor: the Taigo is 7.9 in (1900%) "deeper" here than the Model Y.

Impact on Usability

These differences have concrete consequences in everyday use: The greater cargo length of the Model Y makes it clearly more suitable for long items (e.g., slats, skis, long boxes, or furniture parts)—both with folded seats and with the first row upright.

Those who regularly transport long or bulky but flat loads have more flexibility with the Model Y.

The VW Taigo scores points with volume in depth and opening height.

A higher trunk opening makes it easier to load tall items, and the significantly greater depth between the loading edge and trunk floor means more vertical space behind the loading edge—practical for transporting taller or irregularly shaped items that find room through more "depth" when loading.

However, a deeper loading floor can also mean that heavy items need to be lowered a bit further when lifting them in.

Smaller differences: The loading edge of the Taigo sits about 2 in (7%) higher above the road, and the narrowest width in the trunk is only slightly (+1.6 in / 4%) larger in the Taigo; the width of the trunk opening is minimally (+0.8 in / 2%) advantageous in the Model Y.

These deviations are less decisive in everyday life than the major differences in length, opening height, and depth mentioned above.