[Mike 700]

Originally Posted by anotherv60

Just on boot space I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on this with the Tiguan as the VW method for assessing boot space includes the floor space beneath the floor ie where the spare wheel is located. With everything removed, ie struts carpet etc.

Unless I am mistaken the Volvo measurement is simply the space you see when opening the boot. The first generation xc60 would have a 850L boot using the VW method. It’s worth reading the print magazine of what car. When they do car group tests they often state boot literage then show the actual dimensions with a ruler, VW group cars always have the largest L value, but smaller internal dimensions. Either they bend the laws of physics or they are giving you a meaningless comparison.

Best seen in first hand however.

You’re probably close to the mark regarding the measurements and how they take them, and report them, but (and this is coming from a 5 times New Volvo owner who has been waiting patiently for the arrival of the XC40 ) I use a different way of measuring , because of a ‘specific purpose ‘ need i.e, I actually took my mobility scooter and rollator with me & tried them together in each of the cars.

During this test, with the parcel shelves removed , the Tiguan won ‘hands down, especially when the flexibility of the sliding reclining rear seats make adjustments for different sized pieces of kit so easy, & make the car so practical .

I wish it had been the XC40 coming out a winner for my needs, but it just could not compete!

Cheers.