Trunk comparison: VW Passat Wagon vs VW Touran

Key Differences

The VW Passat Wagon offers significantly more loading length and depth than the VW Touran: the cargo area is +8.7 in (12%) longer with the seats folded down and +4.7 in (12%) longer with the first row upright. With all seats upright, the difference is especially large: the Passat has +31.1 in (232%) more trunk depth.

Additionally, the depth of the cargo space (loading edge to trunk floor) is +3.1 in (800%) greater in the Passat.

Smaller deviations under 10% include: the Touran’s trunk opening is 2.8 in higher, the Passat’s loading edge is 0.8 in higher off the ground, the narrowest width is 1.6 in greater in the Touran, and the opening width is 0.4 in greater in the Passat.

Impact on Usability

The larger length dimensions and significantly greater depth make the Passat Wagon more practical for long or bulky cargo (e.g., boards, skis, longer luggage) and for transport with the vehicle fully or partially seated, as more usable cargo space remains.

The greater cargo depth increases volume but, combined with the 0.8 in higher loading edge, can make lifting heavy items somewhat more strenuous.

The Touran scores points with its higher trunk opening (+2.8 in) and slightly greater narrow width, which makes loading tall or somewhat wider items easier; however, these advantages are smaller compared to the Passat’s superiority in length and depth.