Trunk comparison: VW Golf Wagon (Mk5) vs VW ID.4

Key Differences (highlighted: >10%)

In interior dimensions, the VW Golf 5 with the front seats upright shows a clear length advantage: the trunk is 4.3 in (≈12%) longer than in the VW ID.4. For the ID.4, two larger differences favor the electric SUV: the trunk depth (loading edge to trunk floor) is 2 in (≈100%) greater, and the loading edge itself is 3.9 in (≈16%) higher above the ground.

Other dimensions (trunk height, width, opening width) differ only slightly (<10%).

Implications for Usability

The longer loading surface of the Golf 5 with the front seats upright makes it more practical for longer items to be transported without folding down the rear seats (e.g., slatted frames, long bicycle accessories, wooden boards).

For users who often need to carry medium to long loads with the front seats fully occupied, the Golf 5 has the advantage here.

The ID.4 offers more usable vertical space due to the greater trunk depth, often providing higher storage capacity for bulky or tall items in the trunk area.

However, its loading edge is significantly higher: loading and unloading heavy items is more strenuous and requires more effort or aids (e.g., loading assist, ramps). In practice, this means: more volume and better accommodation of tall items in the ID.4, but less convenience when lifting and storing.

In summary: If long items frequently need to be transported with the front seats upright, the Golf 5 is more practical. Those who prefer more usable depth and volume in the trunk and can manage a higher loading edge (or have help loading) will find the ID.4 to be the more advantageous solution.