Trunk comparison: Toyota Corolla Wagon vs VW Tiguan Allspace

Key Differences

The Toyota offers a significantly larger trunk with the seats upright: +21.7 in (117%) more cargo space than the Tiguan Allspace. Additionally, the trunk depth of the Toyota (distance from loading edge to trunk floor) is 3.1 in or +700% greater.

In contrast, the loading edge of the VW is 5.1 in or +20% higher above the ground, and the trunk opening of the VW is 4.3 in or +11% wider.

Impact on Usability

The strong volume and depth advantage of the Toyota with the rear seat upright makes it more practical for everyday use with multiple passengers: more space for suitcases, strollers, or shopping bags and better stacking down to the trunk floor.

The greater depth also means that longer or taller items can lie deeper in the cargo area, increasing the usable volume.

The higher loading edge of the VW makes loading heavy or bulky items more difficult — they have to be lifted higher, which is especially disadvantageous when frequently loading boxes or furniture.

At the same time, the wider trunk opening of the VW makes it easier to slide in wide cargo pieces and maneuver bulky parts through the opening.

In summary: For users who regularly transport a lot of luggage or deep/voluminous cargo with full seats, the Toyota is more practical for everyday use. Those who often need to load and unload very wide cargo benefit from the wider opening of the VW but must consider the higher loading edge.