Trunk comparison: Volvo XC40 vs Durchschnitt SUV
Key Differences
The most noticeable difference lies in the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor): the average SUV has a 400% greater depth (+2 in) here than the Volvo XC40. All other measured deviations are under 10%: the XC40 offers +2.8 in (4%) more loading length with folded seats and +2.4 in (7%) more with the first row upright, the height of the trunk opening is +1.6 in (5%) higher on the average SUV, and the narrowest trunk width is +0.8 in (2%) larger on the average SUV.
Loading edge height and width of the trunk opening are the same.
Impact on Usability
The significantly greater depth in the average SUV practically means more "recess" behind the loading edge: larger, taller, or awkward items can be stored further down and thus often more securely without protruding over the loading edge.
However, a deeper trunk floor is harder to reach — heavy lifting or removing deeply placed cargo becomes more cumbersome.
The XC40, with significantly less depth, makes loading and unloading easier (lower reach and lift angle) and storing flat or medium-sized items simpler, but offers less reserve volume in depth for very tall or bulky cargo.
The smaller differences (loading length, opening height, width) lead to moderate practical effects: the slightly greater loading length of the XC40 (4–7%) makes inserting longer items easier — but the difference is minor.
The 1.6 in higher opening on the average SUV slightly facilitates loading very tall items; the 0.8 in greater narrowest width of the average SUV is hardly noticeable in practice. Equal loading edge height and equally wide opening mean that handling at the threshold and fitting wide items are comparable.
Conclusion
If you often need to accommodate very tall or bulky cargo deep in the trunk, the average SUV is practically advantageous due to its significantly greater depth.
For frequent, comfortable loading and unloading of everyday cargo and better accessibility of the trunk floor, the Volvo XC40 is better suited. The remaining differences are minor and only marginally affect everyday usability.