Trunk comparison: Ford Focus Wagon vs Hyundai Elantra GT Wagon
Main Differences
The Ford Focus Wagon has two significantly larger advantages over the Hyundai Elantra GT Wagon: the depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor is
greater and the width at the narrowest point of the trunk is
greater. Other differences are smaller: Ford has a +2.4 in longer cargo area with the seats folded down (+3%), a +1.6 in higher trunk opening (+6%), and a +0.4 in higher loading edge (+2%). The Hyundai has a +0.4 in longer cargo area with the first row of seats upright (+1%).
Impact on Usability
The greater width at the narrowest point (+11%) makes the Ford significantly more flexible for wide or bulky items (strollers, wide boxes, furniture). The additional space at the tightest spot reduces the risk that cargo won’t fit due to cross configuration and makes it easier to load and align large objects from the side. The greater depth between the loading edge and trunk floor (+0.8 in, indicated here as a relative doubling) increases the usable cargo space directly behind the loading edge. Practically, this means flat or low-lying items can be pushed in more easily and there is more storage space in the area that is often used first when loading. Combined, these two advantages mean the Focus is clearly more practical in everyday scenarios with wide or irregularly shaped cargo. The smaller advantages of the Focus in opening height and overall length (with seats folded) support handling but only slightly affect usability. The i30 offers no significant advantages except for a minimally longer cargo area with the first row upright, which has little practical impact. Conclusion: Those who frequently transport wide or awkward loads benefit more from the Ford Focus Wagon; for purely length-oriented, narrow transports, differences between the models are negligible.