Trunk comparison: Hyundai Kona vs Renault Clio

Key Differences (highlighted)

Hyundai Kona offers more cargo length: With the rear seat folded down, the Kona is 13.4 in (26%) longer, and with the front seats upright, 5.9 in (21%) longer than the Clio.

Renault Clio has a significantly greater trunk depth: The depth (from loading edge to trunk floor) is 28.3 in (1440%) larger in the Clio than in the Kona.

Hyundai Kona has a significantly higher loading edge: The loading edge of the Kona is 17.3 in (183%) higher above the road than that of the Clio.

Implications for usability

The greater cargo length of the Kona (both with folded seats and with the front seats upright) makes it better suited for long items like skis, bicycles with removed front wheels, or longer furniture parts, especially when the rear seat can be folded down.

Even with the normal seating configuration, the Kona offers more usable length for suitcases or boxes.

The significantly greater depth in the Clio means the trunk floor lies much lower below the loading edge. This creates more vertical volume below the loading edge and can be advantageous when transporting tall or bulky items inside the trunk.

Combined with the lower loading edge of the Clio, loading and unloading heavy loads is easier: less lifting effort, easier to slide in. For frequent loading of heavy or bulky items, the Clio is therefore ergonomically more favorable.

The higher loading edge of the Kona increases the lifting effort when loading — this reduces comfort when loading heavy items, although the longer cargo area offers more space. Differences in width and opening (±3–1.6 in, ±3–5%) are minor and hardly affect everyday usability.

In summary: Those who need longer cargo and more usable trunk length benefit from the Hyundai Kona. However, those who often load heavy or tall items and value a low loading edge and deeper trunk find practical advantages in the Renault Clio.