Trunk comparison: Volvo XC60 vs Durchschnitt SUV

Main Differences

The Volvo XC60 offers a significantly longer loading length than the average SUV: with the seats folded down, the trunk is 6.7 in (+11%) longer, and with the first row upright, it is 4.3 in (+13%) longer.

In contrast, the average SUV has a trunk depth (distance from loading edge to trunk floor) that is 2 in (+400%) greater than the XC60.

Impact on Usability

The greater loading length of the XC60 means that long items (e.g., skis, planks, furniture boards) can be loaded more easily and usually straight; when loading with folded seats, this provides noticeably more practical use because less diagonal pushing or stacking is required.

Even when transporting regular luggage with the first row upright, the XC60 remains noticeably more spacious for elongated cargo in comparison.

The greater depth of the average SUV (2 in more) creates a deeper cargo compartment below the loading edge. This is advantageous if you want to gain volume through low-lying storage or "sink" items (e.g., suitcases or shock-sensitive objects that should lie below the loading edge).

However, the loading edge of the average SUV remains somewhat higher, which can make lifting heavy items less comfortable than in the XC60.

In short: Those who frequently transport long items or prefer a longer, more easily accessible loading area benefit from the Volvo XC60. Those who need more deep volume directly under the loading edge (stacking height below the opening) have an advantage with the average SUV.