Trunk comparison: Volvo XC60 vs VW Tiguan Allspace

Key Differences

The VW Tiguan Allspace offers a 17% longer cargo space with the front seats upright than the Volvo XC60, which is noticeable with longer luggage or skis.

Conversely, the Volvo XC60 has a significantly larger trunk with all seats upright — it is 104% longer than the Tiguan Allspace, meaning more than twice the space in this configuration. Additionally, the narrowest width in the trunk of the Volvo is 11% greater, making it easier to load bulky items.

Impact on Usability

For users who frequently transport long items but use the second row of seats (e.g., families with two rows of seating), the Tiguan Allspace is more practical due to the 17% longer cargo space: longer skis, boards, or furniture can be more easily accommodated with the front row upright.

However, if all seats need to remain upright (e.g., five people plus luggage daily), the Volvo XC60 offers significantly more storage space with a trunk that is 104% larger — making it more suitable for everyday use with larger cargo needs without folding the seats.

The greater minimum width in the Volvo (11% more) also means bulky, rectangular, or wide items are more likely to fit without needing to be tilted or slid sideways.

Other differences are smaller: the trunk opening of the Volvo is 0.8 in higher, the loading edge of the Tiguan is 2 in higher above the ground, and the depth is the same — these factors affect loading and unloading but are less decisive than the percentage differences mentioned above.