Trunk comparison: VW ID.4 vs Durchschnitt Compact SUV

Key Differences

The VW ID.4 offers a cargo space that is 7.9 in (13%) longer with the seats folded down and a cargo space that is 6.7 in (22%) longer with the first row of seats upright compared to the average compact SUV.

The average compact SUVs, on the other hand, have a 1.6 in (40%) greater depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor.

Smaller differences: the width at the narrowest point is about 3% larger in the ID.4, the height of the trunk opening is ~1% larger, the width of the trunk opening of the ID.4 is about 10% larger, and the loading edge is at the same height.

Impact on Usability

The longer cargo floors of the ID.4 (13% and 22%) practically mean: longer items like slats, skis, furniture parts, or long boxes can be transported more easily — both with the seats folded down and with the rear bench in the normal position.

This makes the ID.4 more flexible for transports where length is more important than depth.

The significantly greater depth in the average compact SUV (+40%) means: there is more space directly behind the loading edge. This is advantageous for taller items that need space behind the loading edge or when stacking. For very tall, upright cargo, the average SUV is generally better suited.

Other practical consequences: the ~10% larger opening width of the ID.4 makes loading wider items easier; the nearly identical loading edge height makes loading and unloading comparable in both vehicles.

Overall: ID.4 = better for long, flat cargo and variable use cases; average SUV = somewhat better for bulky, taller cargo immediately behind the loading edge.