Trunk comparison: Hyundai Kona vs Skoda Octavia Wagon

Key Differences

The Škoda Octavia Wagon offers a significantly larger cargo space than the Hyundai Kona: with the seats folded down, the Octavia's trunk is +7.9 in (12%) longer, and with the first row of seats upright, even +9.1 in (27%) longer.

Additionally, the depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) in the Octavia is +2 in (100%) greater. The height of the trunk opening is the same in both models.

Impact on Usability

The greater length dimensions of the Octavia make it noticeably more practical for long items (e.g., skis, slats, furniture parts) and increase the usable cargo volume with seats folded or upright.

The 2 in higher trunk depth means more vertical space in the Octavia, allowing taller items to fit better and making the cargo area feel more spacious overall.

Practically, this means: For family vacations, moves, or regular transport of bulky/long items, the Octavia Wagon is the better choice.

The Hyundai Kona does have a 1.6 in wider width at the narrowest point and 0.4 in wider opening as well as a 1.6 in higher loading edge above the road, but these differences are small at 4–6% and have limited practical impact (slight advantages when loading wider items, marginally easier stowing on the higher loading edge in the Kona).

In summary: Those who need more cargo length and depth should choose the Octavia Wagon. Those who benefit only slightly from a bit more width at the narrowest point might consider the Kona; for more extensive cargo loads, the Octavia is clearly more suitable.