Trunk comparison: BMW X1 vs Hyundai Kona
Key Differences
The clearly noticeable difference lies in the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor): the Hyundai Kona is 0.8 in deeper, which is indicated in the given values as +67% compared to the BMW X1. All other deviations are significantly smaller: the Kona has minimally more length with the rear seats fully folded down (+0.8 in / 1%), the BMW X1 offers +1.6 in (5%) more length with the first row upright.
The trunk opening is +2.4 in (8%) higher on the Kona, while the loading edge of the BMW X1 is +1.2 in (4%) higher above the road.
At the narrowest point, the Kona is +1.2 in (3%) wider, whereas the width of the trunk opening is +1.2 in (3%) larger on the BMW X1. Only the depth measurement exceeds the 10% threshold and is therefore the most important difference.
Impact on Usability
The significantly greater depth of the Kona practically means more space below the loading edge: this increases the usable volume near the floor and allows for storing taller or bulkier items that would otherwise protrude over the loading edge.
At the same time, a significantly deeper floor can make reaching into the trunk somewhat more difficult, depending on how far one needs to reach into the cargo area.
The lower loading edge of the Kona (BMW +1.2 in higher) makes lifting heavy items easier — combined with the greater depth, this tends to give the Kona an advantage for heavy and bulky cargo.
The BMW X1, on the other hand, scores with slightly more length with the rear seat upright (+1.6 in) and a somewhat larger opening width (+1.2 in), which makes sliding long or wide items through the opening easier. However, these differences are small and only slightly affect everyday use.
Overall, the Hyundai Kona is the more practical choice due to the significantly greater trunk depth when it comes to maximum usable volume near the floor and easier loading of heavy, bulky items.
The BMW X1 offers slight advantages when loading long items with the rear seat upright and in the width of the opening, which usually matter less in everyday life.