Trunk comparison: Hyundai Elantra GT Wagon vs Skoda Elroq

Key Differences

In the comparison, it is particularly noticeable that the Hyundai i30 Wagon with upright front seats offers a significantly longer cargo area: +9.8 in (+31%) in favor of the Hyundai.

The Skoda Elroq, on the other hand, has a higher trunk opening and a higher loading edge: the opening is +3.5 in (+13%) higher and the loading edge is +2.8 in (+11%) higher above the ground than in the Hyundai.

Smaller differences — such as the length with folded seats (+4.3 in / 7% in favor of the Hyundai), the depth (±0.4 in), the narrowest width (+0.8 in for the Hyundai), and the opening width (+2 in for the Skoda) — are relatively minor and hardly affect practical use.

Impact on Usability

The significantly longer cargo area of the Hyundai with the front bench upright makes it more practical for long items that need to be transported without folding the seats (e.g., slats, long boxes, skis).

For users who regularly need to carry long cargo with full seating occupancy, the Hyundai is thus better suited for everyday use.

The higher trunk opening of the Skoda makes it easier to load very tall items and reduces the risk of them hitting when loading; this is advantageous for bulky, tall cargo.

However, the higher loading edge of the Skoda also means more effort when lifting heavy loads into the trunk — for more frequent loading and unloading of heavy goods, the lower loading edge of the Hyundai is more comfortable.

The other differences are minor and hardly change practical use; width and floor depth are almost identical.