Trunk comparison: Hyundai i10 vs Kia Sportage

Key Differences

The Kia Sportage offers significantly more cargo length: with the seats folded down, the trunk is 20.1 in (43%) longer, and with the front seats upright, it is even 16.9 in (91%) longer than in the Hyundai i10. The width of the trunk opening is 5.9 in (17%) larger in the Sportage.

In contrast, the Hyundai i10 has a trunk opening that is 3.5 in (12%) higher and a trunk depth (loading edge to floor) that is 7.1 in (1700%) greater than the Sportage.

Smaller differences: the loading edge of the Sportage is only 0.8 in (3%) higher above the ground, and the narrowest internal width is only 0.4 in (1%) larger in the Sportage – these values are minor and less relevant.

Impact on Usability

Because the Sportage offers a significantly longer cargo floor (43%–91% more length), it is better suited for long or bulky items such as furniture, skis, or long boxes; it also provides more flexibility and volume for daily luggage transport.

The considerably wider trunk opening (17% more) makes loading and unloading wider items easier.

The i10 scores with the higher opening and the significantly greater depth below the loading edge.

The higher opening (+3.5 in) facilitates standing taller items upright when loading, and the deeper cargo floor (7.1 in more) means that cargo sits lower in the vehicle (lower center of gravity, storage space below the loading edge).

However, the overall cargo length remains significantly shorter, so very long items do not fit or only fit with limitations.

The slightly higher loading edge of the Sportage (+0.8 in) and the minimally larger narrow width (+0.4 in) have practically no impact on everyday usability.