Trunk comparison: VW Polo vs VW Tiguan Allspace
Key Differences (highlighted >10%)
Trunk length with seats folded down: The VW Tiguan Allspace offers +20.5 in (38%) more loading length than the VW Polo when all seats are folded down. This makes the Tiguan significantly more suitable for long, flat, or bulky items.
Trunk length with front row upright: With the front row upright, the Tiguan has +18.1 in (70%) more loading length than the Polo — useful when very long items need to be laid across the vehicle.
Trunk length with all seats upright: In everyday use with all seats in use, the VW Polo has +7.5 in (40%) more usable loading length than the Tiguan. For passengers plus luggage on short to medium trips, the Polo thus offers a longer usable cargo area.
Trunk depth (loading edge → trunk floor): The Polo has a significantly greater depth of +3.1 in (700%) compared to the Tiguan. This results in a deeper cargo compartment below the loading edge.
Width of the trunk opening: The opening of the Tiguan is +8.7 in (24%) wider than the Polo, which makes loading wider items much easier.
Impact on Usability
Tiguan Allspace — Advantages: Due to the significantly greater loading length with folded seats and the wide trunk opening, the Tiguan is clearly better suited for longer, bulky, or wide transports (e.g., furniture, long pipes, sports equipment).
The larger opening width reduces maneuvering and clearance issues when loading large parts.
Polo — Advantages: With full occupancy (all seats upright), the Polo offers more usable loading length, which is practical in everyday use with multiple passengers and luggage. The significantly greater trunk depth also provides additional storage space below the loading edge for smaller items that should not shift.
Practical compromises: The Tiguan has a higher loading edge (+2.8 in), which makes lifting heavy items somewhat more strenuous; the slightly higher opening height (+1.2 in) is hardly relevant. The slightly larger trunk center in the Polo is marginal (+0.8 in) and hardly affects usability.
Conclusion: For regular transport of long or wide items, the Tiguan Allspace is the better choice. For everyday use with several people and moderate luggage as well as secure storage for smaller items, the Polo is preferable.