Trunk comparison: Fiat Panda vs Hyundai i10

Key Points

The clearest differences concern the usable loading length with the first row of seats upright and the width of the trunk opening: The Fiat Panda offers about +2.8 in or +15% more loading length with the first row upright than the Hyundai i10, and the Panda's trunk opening is about +3.9 in or +11% wider than the i10's.

Other, smaller differences: the Hyundai i10 is about ~+2.8 in (+6%) longer with the rear seat folded down, the Panda's trunk opening is about +2.4 in (7%) higher, the i10's loading lip is about +0.4 in (1%) higher, the narrowest interior width of the i10 is about +0.8 in (2%) larger, and the trunk depth (loading lip to floor) is the same in both models.

Implications for Usability

Because the Panda offers significantly longer loading length with normally upright seats, it allows transporting longer or bulky cargo without folding down the rear seat — practical for longer items like skis, slats, or longer furniture parts in everyday use.

The significantly wider trunk opening of the Panda makes loading and unloading wider items (boxes, strollers, wide suitcases) easier and reduces hassle when maneuvering larger cargo.

The Hyundai i10 has the advantage of offering slightly more usable length with the rear seat fully folded down; this makes it somewhat better suited for very long, flat cargo when the rear seats are not needed.

However, the narrower opening and somewhat lower opening height limit loading wider or taller items — such cargo more often fits more easily in the Panda.

Small differences like the about 0.4 in higher loading lip on the i10 or the 0.8 in narrower interior width are usually negligible in daily use but can become noticeable with very heavy goods (loading lip) or particularly tight suitcases/boxes.

Overall, the Fiat Panda is more practical for wide and long cargo with the rear seat upright; the Hyundai i10 only offers an advantage if you regularly use fully folded rear seats for maximum length.