Trunk comparison: Hyundai Kona vs Opel Astra Wagon

Key Differences

When all seats are folded down, both models have the same trunk length. The other differences:

• Opel Astra Wagon: Trunk with upright rear seats is +8.3 in (24%) longer than the Hyundai Kona.
• Hyundai Kona: Depth between loading edge and trunk floor is +1.2 in (150%) greater than the Opel Astra Wagon.
• Hyundai Kona: Loading edge height above the road is +3.5 in (15%) higher than the Opel Astra Wagon.
• Width at the narrowest point is only +2 in (5%) greater on the Astra; trunk opening width is +0.4 in (1%) greater on the Astra — both under 10% and thus hardly relevant.
• The height of the trunk opening is the same on both models.

Impact on Usability

Opel Astra Wagon (advantage: longer loading floor with upright rear seats)
Due to the 24% longer loading length with upright rear seats, longer items (e.g., slats, skis, furniture parts) can be transported without folding down the seats.

The slightly greater narrowest width (+2 in) only marginally improves storing wider items.

Hyundai Kona (advantages/disadvantages: greater depth, higher loading edge)
The greater depth between loading edge and trunk floor means more vertical space or a lower loading floor relative to the loading edge — this allows better stacking or hiding of luggage in the trunk.

At the same time, the loading edge is 3.5 in higher above the road, which makes lifting heavy or bulky loads into the trunk more difficult and physically more demanding when loading.

Common Points
The same trunk opening height means the entry height for large items is identical. With seats folded down, both are equally flexible; for everyday transport without folding, the Astra offers more usable length.

Conclusion

Practically: Those who often transport long items and do not want to fold seats regularly benefit from the Astra Wagon. Those who value a deeper loading floor for stacking or hiding luggage can benefit from the Kona but must accept a higher loading edge when loading.