Trunk comparison: VW Tiguan Allspace vs Durchschnitt Wagon

Key Differences

In a direct comparison, several differences stand out that affect practical use. With the first row of seats upright, the VW Tiguan Allspace has a cargo floor that is 4.7 in (12%) longer than the average wagon, which is advantageous for transporting longer items without special rearrangement measures.

However, when all seats are upright, the average wagon offers a trunk depth that is 20.9 in (113%) greater than the Tiguan Allspace, providing significantly more usable volume when fully occupied.

The trunk depth (loading edge to trunk floor) of the average wagon is also 1.6 in (300%) greater, indicating a deeper cargo area.

The loading edge of the Tiguan Allspace is 5.5 in (22%) higher above the road than that of the average wagon, while the Tiguan’s trunk opening is somewhat wider and the wagon offers slightly more width at its narrowest point.

Impact on Usability

For everyday shopping and bulky but not very tall cargo (e.g. furniture pieces, long profiles), the Tiguan Allspace is practical due to the longer cargo floor with the first row upright and the wider trunk opening, as it can more easily accommodate longer items.

However, the higher loading edge of the Tiguan makes lifting heavy loads more strenuous and reduces handling ease during frequent loading and unloading.

The average wagon, on the other hand, clearly has the advantage in daily use with full seating: the significantly greater usable depth and overall larger volume with upright seats make it easier to store luggage, groceries, or trunk loads that extend deep.

The higher trunk opening height and deeper cargo floor of the wagon also mean that heavy or tall items can be lifted more easily from the road into the cargo area and remain more securely in place.

In summary: the Tiguan Allspace scores points for length and opening width for longer items, while the average wagon excels in usable volume, depth, and easier handling of heavy or tall loads.

Which variant is more practical depends on the usual loading profile: longer, flat loads favor the Tiguan, frequent transports with full occupancy and large volume favor the wagon.