Trunk comparison: Dacia Duster vs Hyundai Elantra GT Wagon

Biggest Differences (highlighted)

The Dacia Duster offers significantly different trunk dimensions compared to the Hyundai i30 Wagon: The trunk opening of the Duster is 5.5 in (+21%) higher, the depth from the loading edge apex to the trunk floor is 3.1 in (+700%) greater, and the loading edge is 5.5 in (+23%) higher above the road.

Each of these three values differs by more than 10 percent and are therefore the most noticeable differences.

Impact on Usability

The higher trunk opening of the Duster makes loading tall items easier: bulky, tall cargo fits through more easily without needing to be tilted.

The significantly greater depth (distance loading edge–floor) means there is more vertical space available in the cargo area — the Duster can therefore accommodate and store bulkier or irregularly shaped items better, with smaller parts lying deeper and shifting less.

The higher loading edge, on the other hand, increases the effort required to lift heavy items in; rolling cargo like shopping carts or heavy suitcases is harder to roll in compared to the lower wagon.

The Hyundai i30 Wagon is longer in horizontal extension: with seats folded down it has only slightly more length (+5.5 in / 9%), and with the rear seat upright also somewhat more cargo space (+3.1 in / 8%), but these differences are under 10% and less dominant.

The narrowest width is only marginally larger on the i30 (+0.8 in / 2%) and the width of the trunk opening is the same for both vehicles — wide items fit similarly well in both.

In summary: Those who frequently transport very tall or bulky but not particularly long cargo (e.g. large boxes, tall cartons) have advantages with the Duster due to opening height and depth.

Those who prefer long, flat items (e.g. long slats, furniture pieces) benefit more from the slightly longer cargo space of the i30 Wagon and the lower loading edge, which makes lifting and rolling easier.