Trunk comparison: Ford Focus vs Kia Sportage

Key Differences

The Kia Sportage offers longer cargo areas, especially with the front seats upright: the trunk length here is 5.1 in (17%) longer than in the Ford Focus. Even with the seats folded down, the Kia is longer (+5.5 in / 9%).

The most significant difference is in the shape of the cargo space: the depth of the Ford (distance from loading edge to trunk floor) is 7.1 in (1700%) greater than that of the Kia.

Additional Differences

The trunk opening of the Ford is 2.8 in (10%) higher than that of the Kia, the narrowest interior width is 1.2 in (3%) larger in the Kia, and the Kia's opening width is 2 in (5%) wider. The loading edge of the Kia sits 1.2 in (4%) higher above the ground than the Ford.

Implications for Usability

The longer cargo area of the Kia makes it better suited for long items like slats, skis, or long furniture parts—especially when the front row seats remain upright (+17%). The slightly larger opening width and interior width in the Kia make it easier to slide in wider items.

The Ford is better suited for taller or bulkier loads and for frequently lifting heavy items over the loading edge: the significantly greater depth of the cargo space (~+7.1 in) creates more usable volume below the loading edge, and the loading edge itself is lower (the Kia is 1.2 in higher), which makes lifting easier.

The higher trunk opening of the Ford (±2.8 in) helps when storing tall items.

In summary: For long, rather flat loads and somewhat more opening width, the Kia is advantageous; for bulky, tall, or frequently lifted loads, the Ford has the advantage. Smaller differences (a few cm in width, opening height, and loading edge height) only moderately affect everyday usability.