Trunk comparison: Volvo V90 vs Durchschnitt Compact SUV

Key Differences

The Volvo V90 offers significantly more cargo length: with the seats folded down, the trunk is +17.7 in (30%) longer and with the first row of seats upright even +14.6 in (48%) longer than the average compact SUV.

The width of the trunk opening is +6.7 in (18%) larger on the V90, and the narrowest point in the trunk is slightly larger (+2.8 in / 7%).

In contrast, the compact SUV has a higher trunk opening +3.5 in (13%), a significantly greater depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor +5.5 in (1300%), and a higher loading edge +5.1 in (21%) compared to the V90.

Impact on Usability

For long items (e.g., skis, slats, long furniture parts) and for flat-lying cargo, the Volvo V90 is more practical: the significantly greater cargo length and wider opening make it easier to load long or wide objects. The lower loading edge of the V90 makes lifting heavy loads easier.

The compact SUV, on the other hand, scores with vertical capacity and stackability: the higher trunk opening and greater depth under the loading edge create more space for tall or stacked items.

However, the 5.1 in higher loading edge requires more effort when lifting heavy loads, and the shorter cargo length limits transporting very long items.

In short: V90 = better for long, wide, and heavy loads with easy loading and unloading. Compact SUV = better for accommodating tall or stacked cargo, but with a higher loading edge and less length.