Welcome to the ultimate showdown of vehicular Tetris, where we meticulously compare the boot space galore of vehicles worldwide, with a dollop of humor and a dash of Clarksonesque wit. In the spotlight today is the Opel Mokka, a vehicle that packs more than just its own spare tyre. Compact yet surprisingly roomy, the boot of the Mokka makes for a pivotal point of contention for buyers who think they can have their boot and load it too. Let's delve into the boot space of the Mokka, an aspect as critical to car buying as whether or not the horn makes a satisfying honk. Shall we begin?
Now, let's talk evolution - boot space evolution, to be precise. From the Mokka's early days in 2012 (Mokka A) trotting out a rather spacious 362-liter boot to its facelift in 2016 that seemingly got on a diet to trim down to 356 liters, the Mokka's boot space has been on quite the journey. Fast forward to the current Mokka B (2021-now), and we find that it has done a reverse Cinderella, further slimming down to a glass slipper-size of 310 liters. The cargo capacity with the seats folded has taken a hit too, from the original 1372 liters to a less indulgent but still practical 1060 liters. Adjusting to the changing demand for more tech and comfort, perhaps, but one might quibble that the wizardry didn't need to chomp away so much of the precious cargo hold.
Now, within the Opel stable, let's take a stroll through the meadow of boot space comparisons. Compared to its electric brethren, the Mokka-e matches the regular Mokka B's boot at 310 liters, while the puny Opel Rocks-e backs up the line with an almost laughable 63 liters - truly a car that subscribes to the philosophy of 'less is more'. On the flip side, the Opel Grandland, be it in X or GSe attire, towers with copious 514 liters. But it's not all black and white; vehicles like the Opel Astra and the Astra Sports Tourer challenge the Mokka with their 422 to 597-liter capacity, reminding us that in the game of boots, size does indeed matter.
However, on the battlefield of the crossover segment, adversaries lurk in every corner. The Toyota Corolla Cross asserts dominance with a larger boot at 414 liters, while the Honda HR-V humbly admits defeat with a mere 285 liters. The considerably longer Lynk & Co 01 with its larger wheelbase can't out-trunk the Mokka with 466 liters, whereas the Alfa Romeo Tonale sneaks ahead with a 500-liter boot. The battleground metrics give us valuable intel; longer wheelbases and vehicle lengths do not necessarily translate to more space for your weekly shopping. Still, competitors like the SEAT Ateca play their cards with a generous 615-liter boot, towering above the modest Mokka, while the BMW X1 tells a similar tale with a 420-liter cargo space. And let's not gloss over the Porsche Macan's 500-liter spaciousness, because if there's anything more thrilling than Porsche performance, it's Porsche performance with a whole load of groceries in the back.