Trunk comparison: Hyundai IONIQ vs Jeep Compass

Summary of the Biggest Differences

When comparing trunk dimensions, three major differences stand out: The Jeep Compass offers a significantly higher trunk opening and more depth, while the Hyundai IONIQ leads in usable cargo length with the front seats upright.

Specifically: the height of the Jeep Compass trunk opening is 7.5 in (29%) higher than that of the Hyundai IONIQ, and the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) of the Jeep Compass is 1.6 in (33%) greater.

Additionally, the Hyundai IONIQ's trunk is 3.5 in (11%) longer with the front seats upright compared to the Jeep Compass.

The other differences are smaller: Jeep has a 0.8 in longer length with folded seats (1%), the loading edge of the Jeep is 1.2 in higher above the ground (4%), the narrowest width is 1.2 in greater in the IONIQ (3%), and the Jeep's trunk opening is 3.5 in (10%) wider.

Impact on Usability

The greater opening height and increased depth of the Jeep Compass practically mean more vertical and volumetric storage space: tall or bulky items are easier to load, and bulky cargo is more likely to fit standing up.

However, the loading edge in the Jeep is slightly higher, which makes lifting heavy objects a bit more strenuous.

In the Hyundai IONIQ, the longer usable trunk depth with the front seats upright allows longer items (e.g., skis, long boxes, or pipes) to be transported better without folding down seats.

The slightly greater width at the narrowest point in the IONIQ and the wider opening width in the Jeep (10%) matter for particularly wide items: the Jeep facilitates inserting wider loads through the opening, while the IONIQ offers more pass-through width in the center.