Trunk comparison: VW ID.4 vs Durchschnitt Wagon
Key Differences (only values >10% highlighted)
In a direct comparison, two clear deviations stand out: The depth of the trunk (loading edge → trunk floor) of the VW ID.4 is 2.4 in or 150% higher than the average wagon. Additionally, the loading edge of the VW ID.4 is 4.3 in or 17% higher above the road.
Impact on Usability
Deeper trunk floor (ID.4): Due to the greater depth, the cargo in the ID.4 sits further below the loading edge. This has two practical consequences: On one hand, the lateral stability of loaded items increases (they lie deeper in the vehicle, tipping less often).
On the other hand, this can create somewhat more usable interior vertical space, even if interior length and width are hardly larger. A disadvantage is that reaching items at the very bottom requires more bending, and very flat or long items may lie differently than on a shallower wagon floor.
Higher loading edge (ID.4): The 4.3 in higher loading edge means that heavy or bulky loads must be lifted further when loading and unloading. This worsens ergonomics with frequent use and makes handling heavy boxes or furniture parts more difficult compared to the wagon with a lower loading edge.
Other, Minor Differences
The average wagon offers minimally more trunk length with folded seats (+1.6 in / 2%) and with the first row upright (+2.4 in / 6%). The width at the narrowest point is slightly larger in the wagon (+1.2 in / 3%), while the width of the trunk opening is slightly larger in the ID.4 (+1.2 in / 3%).
The height of the trunk opening differs by only 0.4 in (1%). These deviations are small and usually only affect very specific shapes or sizes of cargo in practice.
Conclusion
For users who frequently load and unload heavy or bulky items, the lower loading edge area of the wagon is more ergonomic.
Those who value somewhat deeper, more securely standing cargo and possibly a bit more usable vertical depth will find advantages in the ID.4. Overall lengths and widths differ only minimally, so the choice often depends on ergonomics (loading edge) versus stable storage (deeper floor).