Trunk comparison: Hyundai Elantra GT Wagon vs VW Tiguan

Key Differences

The Hyundai i30 Wagon offers a +6.7 in (19%) longer cargo floor in the trunk with the front seats upright compared to the VW Tiguan. The VW Tiguan, on the other hand, has a trunk sill that is +4.7 in (19%) higher off the ground, and the width of the trunk opening is +4.3 in (11%) larger than that of the i30 Wagon.

Impact on Usability

The longer cargo floor of the i30 Wagon with the front seats upright improves usability for longer items without folding down the front seats (e.g., long packages, skis, boards) – practical for users who often transport long, flat loads.

The higher trunk sill of the Tiguan makes lifting heavy items into the trunk more difficult and increases the effort required for loading and unloading; however, it can offer advantages for underbody protection and approach angle on uneven terrain or with higher ground clearance.

The wider opening of the Tiguan makes it easier to load wide or bulky items (e.g., furniture parts, strollers) because more lateral space is available.

Other, Smaller Differences

Minor deviations: With the seats folded down, the i30 Wagon is only slightly longer (+2.4 in / 3%). The trunk opening of the Tiguan is about +2.8 in (10%) higher, which simplifies loading tall items through the opening but is below the >10% threshold.

Depth (trunk sill to ground) and narrowest width differ by only ~0.4 in and are negligible in practice.