Trunk comparison: VW Tiguan vs VW Touran

Key Differences

The most noticeable differences concern length, opening height, and loading edge height. The VW Tiguan offers a significantly longer trunk with all seats upright: +21.3 in or +159% compared to the Touran.

Conversely, the VW Touran has a larger cargo space than the Tiguan with the first row of seats upright: +5.1 in or +15%.

Additionally, the height of the trunk opening in the Touran is +4.7 in or +16% higher than in the Tiguan. The Tiguan's loading edge, however, is +4.7 in or +19% higher above the ground than the Touran's.

Implications for Usability

Because the Tiguan offers significantly more length extension with seats upright, it is practically superior when transporting long items without folding seats (e.g., skis, slats, long packages).

The considerably higher loading edge of the Tiguan makes loading heavier or bulkier items more strenuous; here, the Touran scores with its lower loading edge for easier loading, especially for heavy loads or strollers.

The higher trunk opening of the Touran facilitates inserting tall or bulky items, as less tilting is necessary. For everyday luggage volumes with full seating, the Tiguan is often more practical due to its significantly larger volume in the upright position.

However, if heavy or tall items are frequently loaded or the loading edge and opening height are decisive, the Touran is more user-friendly.

Other, Smaller Differences

With seats fully folded down, the Touran is only slightly longer (+2.8 in / 4%). The depth from the loading edge or trunk floor is the same.

The narrowest trunk width is +1.6 in / 4% larger in the Touran, while the width of the trunk opening is +2 in / 5% larger in the Tiguan—both comparatively small differences that are less often decisive in practice.