Trunk comparison: Hyundai i10 vs Durchschnitt SUV
Key Differences
The average SUV offers a significantly longer cargo area with the rear seats folded down: +16.9 in (+36%) compared to the Hyundai i10. With the front seats upright, the difference is even greater: +15 in (+81%) in favor of the SUV. The width of the SUV's trunk opening is also noticeably larger: +6.3 in (+18%).
In contrast, the Hyundai i10 has a greater depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor: +5.1 in (+260%). Smaller differences: the height of the trunk opening is +2 in (6%) higher on the i10, while the SUV's loading edge is +2 in (7%) higher above the ground. The narrowest trunk width is the same for both models.
Impact on Usability
More length in the SUV (both with folded seats and with upright seats) clearly means more usable cargo space for long items (e.g., furniture parts, slats, skis) and larger amounts of luggage — the SUV is therefore more flexible for moving, leisure and vacation trips, as well as transporting bulky items.
The wider trunk opening of the SUV makes loading and unloading wide cargo (strollers, wide boxes, bulky sports equipment) easier.
The greater depth of the Hyundai i10 (loading edge → trunk floor) means the cargo area lies "deeper" inside: smaller items can be placed lower down and the center of gravity of the load is lower, which is advantageous with stable loading.
At the same time, a pronounced recess can make lifting heavy items over the loading edge more difficult and complicate storing bulky low-lying objects. Since the narrowest width is the same, very tight spots when loading are equally problematic in both vehicle types.
The slightly higher trunk opening of the i10 (≈6%) helps when loading taller items just above the ground, while the somewhat higher loading edge of the SUV (≈7%) minimally complicates lifting heavy loads inside.
Overall: those who primarily need length and width (large volume, long or wide items) are better served by the average SUV; those who mainly transport smaller/compact or low-lying loads and prefer a deeper cargo area will find practical advantages in the Hyundai i10.