Trunk comparison: Hyundai Kona vs VW ID.3

Key Differences (>10%)

The VW ID.3 has a significantly deeper loading floor: the depth (distance from loading edge to trunk floor) is 4.3 in (+220%) greater in the ID.3 than in the Hyundai Kona. Additionally, the loading edge of the ID.3 sits 3.5 in (+13%) higher above the road than in the Kona.

What impact do these differences have on usability?

The deeper loading floor of the ID.3 creates more vertical storage space below the loading edge, increasing the usable volume for higher stacked or bulky cargo. For transport-sensitive or bulky items, the ID.3 is often more practical because more space is available under the loading edge.

At the same time, the higher loading edge of the ID.3 makes loading and unloading heavy items more difficult: suitcases, groceries, or furniture must be lifted higher, and bulky loads more often need to be lifted or hoisted over an edge.

For people with limited strength or for frequent loading and unloading (e.g., building materials or heavy boxes), this is a disadvantage compared to the Kona, whose lower loading edge makes handling easier.

Combined, these two features mean: the ID.3 offers more usable storage space in depth but requires more effort and strength when loading and unloading. The Kona is easier to load but has less deep storage space.

Other, smaller differences (under 10%)

The Kona has slightly more cargo length with folded seats (+5.1 in / 8%) and with the first row upright (+2.8 in / 9%) as well as a wider trunk opening (+3.1 in / 8%) and at the narrowest point (+1.2 in / 3%).

These advantages make loading wider or longer items easier but are proportionally smaller and affect basic usability less strongly than the differences mentioned above.