Trunk comparison: Audi Q7 vs Hyundai Elantra GT Wagon

Summary of the Biggest Differences

The Audi Q7 offers significantly more space in the trunk overall than the Hyundai i30 Wagon. Specifically, the cargo volume with folded seats is +9.8 in (14%) longer, and with the first row upright, +5.5 in (13%) longer.

The trunk opening of the Q7 is higher by +3.1 in (12%), and the width of the trunk opening is larger by +9.1 in (23%). The loading edge of the Q7 sits significantly higher above the road: +6.3 in (26%). Smaller differences are found at the narrowest point (+2.4 in / 6%) and in depth (equal).

Impact on Usability

The additional length of the Q7 (both with folded seats and with the first row upright) makes it better suited for long items such as slats, boards, or longer luggage; with folded seats, you gain noticeably more loading capacity.

The greater height of the trunk opening and the significantly wider opening make it much easier to load bulky or tall and wide items, as there is less head/width restriction.

The higher loading edge of the Q7, however, makes lifting heavy loads into the vehicle and maneuvering rolling luggage or carts more difficult — for frequent loading and unloading of heavy goods, the i30 Wagon is generally more practical due to the lower loading edge.

Since the trunk depth of both vehicles is the same, the usable floor area in this direction remains comparable; differences mainly arise from length, opening height, and opening width. The slightly larger width of the Q7 at the narrowest point has little practical impact.