Trunk comparison: Kia Sportage vs Skoda Elroq

Key Differences

With the first row of seats upright, the Kia Sportage has a significantly longer trunk: +3.9 in (+13%) compared to the Škoda Elroq. All other dimensions differ only slightly: With the seats folded down, the Kia is only 0.8 in (1%) longer.

The Škoda's trunk opening is 1.2 in (4%) higher, and its trunk depth is 0.4 in (≈0%) greater. The Kia's loading edge is 1.2 in (4%) higher above the ground. The narrowest width of the trunk is 1.6 in (4%) larger in the Kia, and the opening width is 0.8 in (2%) wider.

Impact on Usability

The clearest practical effect comes from the Kia's 13% longer cargo space with the first row of seats upright: longer items (e.g., ski bags, furniture parts, long sports equipment) can be transported in the Kia much more easily without folding down the front seats.

This makes the Kia more practical for users who regularly need to carry long cargo with full seating occupancy.

The Škoda's higher values for trunk opening (+1.2 in) and trunk depth (+0.4 in) are small but result in slightly easier accommodation of taller or deeper items—noticeably practical especially when loading bulky, tall cargo.

The Škoda's lower loading edge makes lifting heavy items easier compared to the Kia (Kia's loading edge is +1.2 in higher), which makes daily loading and unloading more comfortable.

The slightly larger narrowest width and opening width of the Kia (each +2–4%) offer a small advantage when loading wider items but are marginal and mostly insignificant in everyday scenarios.

Conclusion: For users who regularly want to transport long items, the Kia Sportage is the better choice due to its significantly longer cargo space with the first row of seats upright.

Those who value easier lifting of heavy or tall cargo benefit more from the slightly lower loading floor and higher opening of the Škoda Elroq.