Trunk comparison: Hyundai IONIQ vs Volvo XC40

Key Differences (Highlighted)

Three differences stand out clearly from the data:

• Height of the trunk opening: The Volvo XC40 has a trunk opening that is 2.8 in higher (+11%) than the Hyundai IONIQ.
• Depth of the trunk (loading edge → trunk floor): The Hyundai IONIQ is 4.7 in deeper or "larger" (+1100% in the data) than the Volvo XC40.
• Width of the trunk opening: The opening of the Volvo XC40 is 4.7 in wider (+13%) than that of the Hyundai IONIQ.

What impact do these differences have on usability?

The higher and wider opening of the Volvo XC40 (opening height +11%, opening width +13%) makes loading and unloading wide or bulky items significantly easier: bulky boxes, strollers, or furniture pieces can be inserted more easily, there is more room for angling cargo, and the risk of hitting the roof edge or sides is lower.

For users who frequently transport cumbersome, wide loads, the XC40 is therefore more practical.

The significantly greater depth in the Hyundai IONIQ (loading edge to floor +4.7 in) means that the cargo floor lies deeper relative to the loading edge — the cargo sits lower in the vehicle.

Practically, this means: more usable height below the opening for tall items, better accommodation of bulky items vertically, and possibly a lower center of gravity for the cargo.

Disadvantages include a slightly greater effort when placing heavy items inside (you have to reach further down), and with flat loading, moving items into the deep area can be less comfortable.

Other measurements are practically irrelevant for everyday usability: the full trunk length with the first row of seats upright is the same, the folded length differs by only 2 in (3%) in favor of the Volvo, and the loading edge height above the road as well as the narrowest width differ by only about 0.4 in (≈1%) — these are not noticeable differences in daily use.

Conclusion: For frequent loading of wide or bulky items, the Volvo XC40 is advantageous due to the larger and higher opening.

For transports where a lot of usable interior height below the opening and a deeper cargo floor are important (e.g., tall items, low-lying boxes), the Hyundai IONIQ offers practical advantages due to its greater depth.