Trunk comparison: Hyundai IONIQ vs Renault Austral

Key Differences

Among the measured dimensions, three differences stand out: The height of the trunk opening of the Renault Austral is 2.8 in (≈11%) higher than that of the Hyundai IONIQ. The depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is 1.6 in (≈50%) larger in the Hyundai IONIQ.

The width of the trunk opening of the Renault Austral is 7.1 in (≈19%) larger.

Smaller deviations: IONIQ has +1.2 in (2%) longer trunk with folded seats and +2 in (6%) with the first row upright; the loading edge of the Renault sits +1.6 in (5%) higher above the road; the narrowest interior width in the IONIQ is +0.4 in (1%) larger.

Impact on Usability

Renault's higher trunk opening (+11%) and significantly larger opening width (+19%) make it easier to load large or bulky items: wider furniture parts, boxes, or suitcases can be inserted flatter and without much turning through the opening. The higher opening height reduces the risk of hitting the upper edge.

The Hyundai IONIQ, on the other hand, offers a significantly greater depth behind the loading edge (+50%). This makes the interior more usable for longer or deeper cargo — such as long suitcases, skis, or stackable goods that need to be pushed further back.

Combined with the somewhat lower loading edge (Renault is +1.6 in higher above the road), loading heavy items into the IONIQ tends to be less strenuous.

In practice, this means: For frequent transport of wide or very tall items, the Renault Austral is advantageous.

For longer, deeper-stowed cargo or when the loading edge should be as low as possible (less lifting), the Hyundai IONIQ is more practical. The differences in pure trunk length (2–6%) and in the narrowest interior width (1%) are negligible.