Trunk comparison: Hyundai Kona vs Volvo XC40

Key Differences

The most important measurements in comparison: When all seats are folded down, the trunk of the Volvo XC40 is 0.8 in (1%) longer than that of the Hyundai Kona. With the first row of seats upright, the Volvo has a 2 in (6%) longer cargo area.

The height of the trunk opening is 2 in (7%) larger on the Hyundai Kona. The depth of the trunk (loading edge to trunk floor) of the Hyundai Kona is 2 in (400%) greater than that of the Volvo XC40 — this is the only difference that clearly exceeds 10%.

The loading edge of the Volvo XC40 sits 2.8 in (10%) higher above the road than that of the Hyundai Kona. At the narrowest point, the trunk of the Hyundai Kona is 1.2 in (3%) wider, while the width of the trunk opening is 0.8 in (2%) larger on the Volvo XC40.

Implications for Usability

The most noticeable practical effect comes from the significantly greater trunk depth of the Hyundai Kona: with a 2 in (400%) greater depth, the Kona offers significantly more usable space below the loading edge.

This makes it advantageous for bulky or taller items that need to sit deeper in the trunk, and for better stackability of lower boxes.

Other, smaller differences moderately affect everyday usability: The higher trunk opening on the Kona makes it easier to load tall items, while the higher loading edge on the Volvo makes lifting heavy loads more difficult (Kona has the advantage here).

The slightly greater width at the narrowest point on the Kona helps when transporting wide items that must easily fit through the opening; the slightly larger opening width on the Volvo facilitates passing flat, wide parts through the opening.

Length differences with seats folded are minor and rarely decisive in practice.