Trunk comparison: Hyundai Elantra GT Wagon vs Peugeot 5008

Key Differences

- Hyundai i30 Wagon has a trunk that is 28 in (209%) longer with seats upright than the Peugeot 5008. - Peugeot 5008 offers a trunk opening that is 19% higher (+5.1 in), and the trunk opening is 15% wider (+5.9 in) as well as the narrowest width inside is 13% larger (+5.1 in) compared to the Hyundai. - The loading lip of the Peugeot is 11% higher (+2.8 in) above the ground. - Smaller/negligible differences: When the first row of seats is upright, the trunk lengths are the same.

With all seats folded down, the Peugeot is only about 3.9 in (6%) longer; the trunk depth differs practically not (+0.4 in).

Impact on Usability

- Everyday use without folding seats: The Hyundai i30 Wagon is clearly more practical for longer items that need to be transported without folding the seats (e.g., long boxes, skis, building materials) because its trunk is much deeper with seats upright.

- Transporting large, wide, or tall cargo: The Peugeot 5008 is better suited for bulky or wide objects (e.g., furniture parts, large boxes, strollers) because the opening height and width as well as the narrowest interior width are significantly larger. The larger opening facilitates loading and unloading bulky items.

- Maximum cargo area with seats folded down: When a lot of length is really needed and all seats are folded, the Peugeot has a slight advantage (+3.9 in), which is minor in practical terms.

- Ergonomics when loading heavy items: The higher loading lip of the Peugeot (+2.8 in) makes lifting heavy objects more strenuous compared to the lower load floor of the Hyundai.

In summary: Hyundai i30 Wagon clearly scores in usability for long items without folding seats. Peugeot 5008 is superior in width and height of the cargo access and thus for bulky or voluminous loads, but has a higher loading lip that makes lifting more difficult.