Trunk comparison: Hyundai IONIQ vs VW Touran
Main Differences
In a direct comparison, the following points show more than a 10% difference:
- The VW Touran has +3.9 in (11%) trunk length with the first row of seats upright compared to the Hyundai IONIQ. This makes it more usable for longer loads when only the front seats are in the normal position.
- The Hyundai IONIQ offers +22.4 in (168%) more trunk length with all seats fully upright than the Touran.
This means significantly more cargo space in everyday use when all seats are occupied.
- The trunk opening of the VW Touran is +7.9 in (30%) higher than that of the IONIQ.
This makes it easier to load tall items.
- The depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) is +4.3 in (1100%) greater in the Hyundai IONIQ than in the Touran — it therefore has significantly more usable built-in depth behind the loading edge.
- The loading edge of the Hyundai IONIQ sits +4.7 in (19%) higher above the road than in the Touran, which makes lifting heavy loads more difficult.
- The width of the trunk opening is +3.9 in (11%) larger in the VW Touran than in the IONIQ, which facilitates loading wider items.
Usability — what this means in everyday life
- Everyday use with passengers: The IONIQ clearly has the advantage when all seats are used. Its significantly greater trunk length with seats upright offers more space for luggage, shopping bags, or strollers without folding seats down.
- Transporting long items: The Touran is more advantageous as soon as seats are folded down or only the front seats are upright. The greater length in this configuration and the larger opening width make it easier to store long or bulky parts.
- Tall or wide cargo: Due to the higher trunk opening and wider opening, the Touran is better suited for tall boxes, furniture parts, or wide items — less tilting or squeezing is required.
- Deep cargo volume vs. loading and unloading comfort: The IONIQ offers more built-in depth behind the loading edge, so it can accommodate bulky loads better.
At the same time, its loading edge is significantly higher above the road, making lifting heavy loads more strenuous. The Touran has the advantage here with a lower loading edge and thus better handling comfort when lifting frequently.
Brief note on other values
- With seats fully folded down, the Touran is slightly longer (+6.3 in / 10%), but this difference does not reach the 10% mark, so it remains marginal.
- The narrowest trunk width is only +2 in (5%) larger in the Touran — a small advantage for very narrow items.