Trunk comparison: Tesla Model Y vs VW Tiguan

Biggest Differences

The Tesla Model Y offers significantly more loading length than the VW Tiguan: with the seats folded down, the trunk of the Model Y is 8.7 in (13%) longer, and when the first row of seats is upright, the advantage is even 9.1 in (26%).

These two differences exceed 10% and are therefore the most important deviations between the two vehicles.

Impact on Usability

The greater loading length of the Model Y makes it more practical for long items such as slatted frames, furniture parts, skis, or building materials. Even when the front seats are in use, significantly more length fits in the Model Y, increasing flexibility when combining passengers and long cargo.

When transporting maximum length-oriented cargo (all seats folded down), the Model Y also remains advantageous, offering more usable cargo space for extended objects.

The Tiguan has slight advantages in several dimensions — the trunk opening height is 2 in (7%) larger, the narrowest trunk width is 2.4 in (6%) wider, and the width of the trunk opening is 3.1 in (8%) greater — however, these differences are under 10% and less pronounced.

Practically, this means: the Tiguan is often easier to load with wider or somewhat taller items and offers a bit more lateral freedom when maneuvering bulky packages inside.

On the other hand, the Tiguan has a 1.6 in (6%) higher loading lip, which makes lifting heavy items somewhat more strenuous; the Model Y has the advantage here with a lower loading lip for easier sliding and pulling in.

Conclusion: Those who regularly transport long cargo or often need a combination of front passengers and longer items benefit more from the Tesla Model Y.

Those who more frequently load wide or tall, but not particularly long items and value somewhat more lateral opening will find the VW Tiguan a more practical, though slightly more compact, solution.