Trunk comparison: Hyundai Kona vs VW Taigo

Key Differences

The measurements show several small differences in the length and width of the trunk: the Hyundai Kona offers about +3.9 in (6%) more loading length when folding down the seats and +1.6 in (5%) more with the rear seats upright than the VW Taigo.

The narrowest trunk width and the opening width are each about +2 in (≈5%) larger in the Kona. The trunk opening height of the Taigo is +0.8 in (3%) higher, and the loading edge of the Taigo is +2.8 in (10%) higher above the ground.

Notably, the depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor: the VW Taigo has +5.9 in (300%) more here than the Hyundai Kona.

Impact on Usability

The much greater depth in the Taigo practically means more vertical storage space below the loading edge. This is useful for tall or irregularly shaped items that lie more stably in a deeper loading well and can be stacked better.

Additionally, when transporting bulky items, there is more room under the loading edge, so the usable loading height inside increases.

There are some disadvantages: due to the higher loading edge of the Taigo (+2.8 in), heavier loads must be lifted somewhat higher, making loading and unloading physically more demanding.

The slightly larger opening width and narrowest width in the Kona make it easier to load wider items; its slightly greater loading length (with folded seats or with rear seats upright) provides length-related advantages but is comparatively minor.

Conclusion: If you mainly want to benefit from additional depth and better stackability, the Taigo is advantageous. For simply loading wider or longer items (less lifting effort, slightly larger opening dimensions), the Kona remains practically advantageous — the other differences are small.