Trunk comparison: Toyota Corolla Wagon vs VW ID.4

Biggest Differences (highlighted)

The depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is 0.8 in greater (+25%) in the VW ID.4 than in the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. This means the ID.4 has a noticeably deeper cargo well, allowing bulky or taller items to be recessed further down and overall providing a bit more usable volume.

The loading edge of the VW ID.4 is 3.9 in higher (+16%) above the road than that of the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. This makes lifting heavy items into the ID.4 require more effort; loading heavy or large items is easier in the Corolla because the loading edge is lower.

Further Differences

The Corolla Touring Sports offers a longer cargo depth measurement: with the seats folded down, the trunk is 6.7 in (10%) longer, and with the first row upright, 3.1 in (9%) longer than in the ID.4 — this is advantageous for long items like slats, skis, or long boxes.

The VW ID.4 has a 2 in (7%) higher trunk opening as well as 2.4 in (6%) more width at the narrowest point and 1.6 in (4%) more width at the opening than the Corolla, which makes loading wider or more awkward items easier.

What does this mean in practice?

- If you often transport long items (e.g., slats, long furniture parts), the Corolla is more practical due to the greater length in the cargo space.

- If you load bulky or voluminous items, the ID.4 benefits from its greater width and deeper cargo well because parts can be recessed further and wider parts fit more easily.

- For frequent lifting of heavy loads, the Corolla is more ergonomic due to the lower loading edge; the ID.4 requires more effort when loading, even though it is overall a bit deeper and wider.

Conclusion

The Corolla Touring Sports scores with loading length and low entry height — practical for long or hard-to-lift loads. The VW ID.4 offers more depth and slightly more width, making it suitable for bulky, wider, or taller cargo, but with a higher loading edge that makes loading more difficult.