Trunk comparison: Volvo V90 vs VW Touran

Key Differences

The Volvo V90 offers a cargo length that is +31.5 in (235%) longer with all seats upright compared to the VW Touran. Additionally, the V90's trunk is +5.1 in (13%) longer with the first row of seats upright than the Touran's.

In contrast, the VW Touran has a significantly taller trunk opening: it is +6.3 in (23%) higher than the Volvo's.

Smaller differences include the trunk opening width, which is 3.9 in (10%) wider in the V90, while the depth and loading edge height differ by about 0.4 in, and the narrowest trunk width is the same in both models.

Impact on Usability

The significantly greater cargo length of the V90 with all seats upright makes it clearly superior when many passengers need to remain seated but a lot of luggage or long items must still be transported (e.g., vacation luggage, skis, long boxes).

The 5.1 in longer cargo space with the first row upright also increases flexibility for transporting longer loads without adjusting seats.

The higher opening point in the Touran, on the other hand, makes it easier to load tall items: bulky, tall boxes or furniture pieces can be loaded upright more easily through the taller opening.

In situations where headroom during loading or passing tall cargo is more important than depth, the Touran thus has a practical advantage.

The slightly wider opening width in the V90 (3.9 in) supports loading wider parts, while the identical narrow spots and practically identical loading edge height/depth mean that handling heavy or low-lying items is very similar in practice.

Conclusion: For maximum cargo space with full seating and longer cargo length, the Volvo V90 is the more practical choice. Those who more frequently transport tall, upright cargo or value a higher loading opening will benefit from the VW Touran.