Trunk comparison: Hyundai Elantra GT Wagon vs Opel Grandland

Key Differences

When comparing both models, several differences in trunk dimensions stand out. The Hyundai i30 Wagon offers with the front seats upright a loading surface that is 6.3 in (18%) longer than the Opel Grandland, which is relevant for long items without folding down the rear seats.

The Opel Grandland, on the other hand, has several larger values: the trunk opening is 5.5 in (21%) higher, the measured depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor is 6.3 in (1500%) greater, and the loading edge itself is 6.3 in (26%) higher above the ground than in the Hyundai.

Smaller deviations — about 5% more length in the i30 with folded seats, 10% wider opening in the Grandland, and 1% more narrowest width in the i30 — are below the 10% threshold and are not highlighted here.

Impact on Usability

The 18% longer loading surface of the i30 Wagon with the front row upright makes it more practical for longer items (e.g., slats, skis, long furniture parts) when the rear seats are not folded down. For users who frequently transport long but not particularly tall loads, the i30 has the advantage in this situation.

The Grandland, in contrast, offers more vertical capacity and a larger opening height, which facilitates storing taller or bulkier items: a trunk opening that is 21% higher allows loading bulky, taller cargo, and the significantly greater "depth" increases the interior volume or free space below the loading edge.

At the same time, the loading edge being 26% higher means lifting heavy items out of the trunk is more strenuous — especially combined with the deeper trunk design, loading and unloading can be more cumbersome for a single person.

In summary: For long, flat transports with the rear seat occupied, the Hyundai i30 Wagon is more practical. For taller or bulkier cargo, the Opel Grandland offers more space but pays for it with a higher loading edge and potentially more difficult lifting of heavy items.