Trunk comparison: VW Caddy Wagon vs VW Tiguan

Key Differences

The VW Tiguan offers a significantly longer cargo floor with the seats folded down: +22 in (48%) compared to the Caddy. Conversely, the VW Caddy Wagon has a longer trunk with the first row of seats upright: +7.5 in (22%).

The trunk opening of the Caddy is 15.7 in (54%) higher than that of the Tiguan, and the narrowest width in the trunk is 4.7 in (12%) larger in the Caddy.

The loading edge of the Tiguan sits 6.7 in (30%) higher above the ground than that of the Caddy.

The depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor is given as +0.4 in (100%) for the Caddy — proportionally notable, but only 0.4 in in absolute terms. The width of the trunk opening is only slightly larger in the Caddy (+1.6 in / 4%).

Impact on Usability

The longer cargo area of the Tiguan with folded seats makes it better suited for long, flat items (e.g., slats, long furniture parts, skis). However, the loading edge in the Tiguan is significantly higher, which makes lifting heavy items into the cargo space more strenuous.

The Caddy is advantageous in everyday use when it comes to tall or wide cargo: the significantly higher trunk opening facilitates loading bulky, tall items (e.g., boxes, equipment), and the larger minimum width offers more room for wide loads.

The lower loading edge of the Caddy makes loading and unloading heavy loads more comfortable.

Minor caveat: The stated 0.4 in difference in floor depth is negligible in absolute terms, although the percentage figure seems large. Likewise, the 1.6 in wider opening of the Caddy is practically hardly noticeable.

Summary

For long, flat transports and when maximum length with folded seats matters: VW Tiguan. For frequent loading of tall, wide, or heavy items and easier handling thanks to a lower loading edge and higher opening: VW Caddy Wagon.