Trunk comparison: Audi A3 Sportback vs Hyundai Kona

Key Differences

The Hyundai Kona offers a significantly longer cargo area: with the seats folded down, it is 6.7 in (11%) longer than in the Audi A3 Sportback, and with the first row of seats upright, the Kona remains 3.5 in (12%) longer.

In contrast, the Audi A3 Sportback has a significantly greater depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor: +4.3 in (220%) compared to the Kona.

All other dimensions (trunk opening height +0.4 in, loading edge height +0.4 in, narrowest width +2 in, opening width +2.8 in) are within single-digit percentages and are therefore less relevant for practical comparison.

Impact on Usability

For transporting long items or longer luggage (e.g., skis, long boxes), the Hyundai Kona has the advantage: the greater overall length with folded seats and also in the normal state allows for longer cargo without seat adjustment.

This makes the Kona more practical for situations where length is more important than volume.

The Audi A3 Sportback scores with the significantly deeper trunk well relative to the loading edge. This creates more usable vertical space and allows bulky or tall items to be recessed below the loading edge.

Practically, this means: more stacking or storage options inside if needed, but at the same time less favorable loading ergonomics — heavy items must be lifted higher or over a larger edge, making loading and unloading potentially more cumbersome.

In summary: If you regularly transport longer cargo or need more length without adjusting the seats, the Hyundai Kona is more advantageous.

If, on the other hand, you value deeper, tiered trunk space utilization and additional volume below the loading edge (at the expense of loading ergonomics), the Audi A3 Sportback is the more practical choice.