Trunk comparison: Volvo XC60 vs VW Touran

Key Differences and Their Impact

The most noticeable difference is the cargo area length with seats upright: the Volvo XC60 offers significantly more trunk length than the VW Touran by +24.4 in (182%), which in everyday use mainly means that bulky items and longer loads can be much easier accommodated with the seats up in the XC60 (better suited for longer furniture parts, skis, or luggage with full seating).

At the same time, the VW Touran has a higher trunk opening height: the loading opening is +4.7 in (16%) higher, making it easier to roll or stand tall items through the rear opening without scraping the top edge.

Another relevant point for everyday usability is the loading edge height: the loading edge of the Volvo XC60 is +3.9 in (16%) higher above the road, which makes lifting heavy items into the trunk more strenuous; the Touran is more convenient here due to the lower loading edge when loading and unloading.

All other differences are significantly smaller (<10%): The Touran is minimally longer with fully folded seats (+0.4 in/1%) and slightly longer with the first row upright (+2 in/5%). The depth between the loading edge and trunk floor differs practically not at all (+0.4 in/0% in favor of the Touran). The Volvo has +2.4 in (6%) more interior width at the narrowest point and an +3.1 in (8%) wider opening width, which supports storing wider items while maintaining a lower trunk floor level. Overall, this means: the XC60 scores with significantly more usable length with full seating, while the Touran offers a better loading opening and more ergonomic loading edge – the choice depends on whether you more often travel with full seats and long items or frequently load and unload heavy/tall loads.