Trunk comparison: Hyundai Elantra GT Wagon vs Renault Austral

Key Differences

The Hyundai i30 Wagon offers a significantly longer cargo area: with the seats folded down, it is 7.1 in (+11%) longer, and with the first row upright, it is 7.5 in (+22%) longer than in the Renault Austral.

The Renault Austral, on the other hand, scores with a significantly greater depth and a wider opening: the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is 3.1 in (+700%) larger and the width of the trunk opening is 5.5 in (+14%) wider.

Additionally, the loading edge of the Austral is 6.3 in (+26%) higher above the ground.

Impact on Usability

For transporting long items (e.g., laminate flooring, long pipes, skis, or furniture parts), the Hyundai i30 Wagon is clearly advantageous due to the longer cargo area: both with folded seats and with the first row occupied, longer items can be accommodated more easily.

This makes the i30 Wagon more practical for tradespeople, DIY enthusiasts, and anyone who regularly needs to transport bulky, long cargo.

The Renault Austral is better suited when loading wide or tall cargo. The greater depth behind the loading edge and the wider opening make it easier to store bulky boxes, wide furniture parts, or cumbersome items that require more width than length.

However, the higher loading edge (+6.3 in) worsens ergonomics when lifting heavy objects and makes loading and unloading more strenuous; this is a disadvantage for heavy loads.

In summary: Hyundai i30 Wagon = better for long, slender cargo and versatile use with passengers; Renault Austral = better for wide or bulky items, but with a less favorable loading height for heavy lifting.