Trunk comparison: VW Tiguan Allspace vs Durchschnitt SUV

Comparison of trunk dimensions for the VW Tiguan Allspace and Durchschnitt SUV

Key Differences

The VW Tiguan Allspace offers +11.4 in (18%) more trunk depth with seats folded down and +10.6 in (32%) more depth with the first row upright compared to the average SUV.

Conversely, the average SUV has +15 in (81%) more trunk space with all seats upright than the Tiguan. The trunk depth measured from the loading edge to the trunk floor is also significantly larger in the average SUV: +2 in (400%).

The following differences are less than 10% and are not highlighted here: the trunk opening height is +2 in (7%) larger in the average SUV; the loading edge of the Tiguan is +0.8 in (3%) higher above the ground; the narrowest trunk width is +1.2 in (3%) larger in the average SUV; the width of the trunk opening is +3.1 in (8%) larger in the Tiguan.

Impact on Usability

Strengths of the VW Tiguan Allspace

The greater cargo length with seats folded down and with the first row upright makes the Tiguan more practical for long items (e.g., slats, skis, furniture parts) and for transports where some seats must remain occupied.
The slightly wider trunk opening (+3.1 in) makes loading wide items easier, even though the difference is <10%.

Strengths of the Average SUV

With significantly more volume with all seats upright (+15 in / 81%), the average SUV is better suited when passengers regularly remain seated and a lot of luggage needs to be transported simultaneously (e.g., family trips with full occupancy).
The considerably greater depth from loading edge to trunk floor (+2 in / 400%) increases usable volume under the loading surface or the "temperature" of the cargo floor: smaller or flattened items can lie deeper and thus more securely. At the same time, a deeper floor can affect handling of heavier or bulky items due to the greater height difference to the loading edge.

Practical conclusion: If you often transport long items or need flexible cargo space with folded seats, the Tiguan Allspace is advantageous. If you regularly carry a full load of passengers with a lot of luggage or volume-intensive cargo with seats upright, an average SUV offers larger and deeper storage space.