Trunk comparison: Hyundai IONIQ vs Seat Tarraco

Key Differences (highlighted over 10%)

The biggest differences concern length and opening dimensions: the SEAT Tarraco offers a cargo space that is 9.4 in (15%) longer with the seats folded down and 8.3 in (23%) longer with the first row upright than the Hyundai IONIQ.

Additionally, the trunk opening height on the Tarraco is 6.7 in (26%) larger and the trunk opening width is 8.3 in (22%) wider than on the IONIQ.

On the other hand, the Hyundai IONIQ has a trunk depth (distance from loading edge to trunk floor) that is 2.4 in (100%) greater. Smaller differences such as loading edge height (+0.4 in, 1%) and narrowest trunk width (+0.4 in, 1%) are negligible.

Impact on Usability

Due to the significantly greater length with folded or upright seats, the Tarraco offers superior usable length — practical for long items (e.g., slats, skis, furniture parts) or when rear seats are partially used.

The considerably larger opening height and width make loading wide, tall, or bulky items easier: bulky boxes, furniture pieces, or bicycles can be loaded and unloaded more easily, and bulky parts are more likely to fit through the opening without edge contact.

The larger interior vertical space in the IONIQ (greater depth below the loading edge) means more usable volume "below" the loading edge — advantageous for stacked or lower-lying cargo and for storing smaller items that fit under the loading edge.

At the same time, a deeper cargo floor can make lifting heavy items over the loading edge somewhat more cumbersome, as a greater depth difference must be overcome. The slightly higher loading edge and marginally wider interior width of the Tarraco are practically insignificant in everyday use.

Conclusion

For frequent transport of large, long, or bulky items, the SEAT Tarraco is the better choice (longer cargo space, significantly larger opening height and width).

The Hyundai IONIQ, on the other hand, offers a deeper trunk floor, which provides more usable volume below the loading edge — advantageous for deep, stacked, or secure cargo, but less comfortable for loading very bulky items.