Trunk comparison: Hyundai Kona vs VW T-Roc
Biggest Differences (more than 10%)
Hyundai Kona offers a cargo space length that is 7.1 in (12%) longer with the seats folded down than the VW T‑Roc.
This makes the Kona clearly better suited for long items (e.g., furniture parts, long sports equipment, or pipes), provided the rear seats can be folded down — it delivers more usable loading length with full load-through.
VW T‑Roc has a significantly greater depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor (+6.7 in / 340%).
This means the T‑Roc has a pronounced "trunk floor drop" below the loading edge: the advantage is that bulky or heavier items can be stored deeper and thus more securely (less shifting upward). The disadvantage is the additional step when loading — bulky or heavy parts must be lifted or lowered over a larger edge.
Additionally, the loading edge of the VW T‑Roc is 3.5 in (13%) higher above the road. This increases the effort required to lift heavy items into the trunk (less back-friendly) and makes sliding large, heavy loads in more difficult compared to the lower-positioned Kona.
Impact on Usability
In practice, this means: For users who frequently transport long items, the Hyundai Kona is the better choice because it offers more loading length with folded seats. For everyday use with heavy shopping bags or suitcases, the Kona is more ergonomic due to the lower loading edge — less effort when loading.
The VW T‑Roc is better suited if items should be securely stowed deeper in the vehicle (e.g., bulky but not very long cargo or equipment that fits under the loading edge).
The deeper cargo floor can offer more usable volume below the loading edge but costs comfort when loading and unloading due to the higher loading edge and the pronounced step.
Other, Smaller Differences (≤10%)
The width at the narrowest point is 1.2 in (3%) larger in the Kona — slightly advantageous for wide items inside. The width of the trunk opening is 3.5 in (9%) larger in the T‑Roc, which can make sliding in wider parts easier.
The height of the T‑Roc's trunk opening is 3.1 in (10%) larger (threshold value); this can facilitate placing tall items but does not exceed the 10% threshold.