Trunk comparison: Kia Stonic vs Volvo XC60

Key Differences

The Volvo XC60 offers significantly more cargo space in length: it is 16.1 in (30%) longer with the seats folded down and 10.6 in (39%) longer with the first row of seats upright than the Kia Stonic. The width of the trunk opening is also larger on the Volvo: plus 5.1 in (13%).

In contrast, the Kia Stonic has a significantly greater depth between the loading edge and the trunk floor: plus 7.1 in (1700%).

Smaller differences under 10% include: the height of the trunk opening (+2 in/7% in favor of the Stonic), the loading edge height above the road (+2 in/7% higher on the Stonic), and the narrowest trunk width (+2.4 in/6% in favor of the Volvo).

Implications for Usability

Because the Volvo offers significantly more length, it is more practical for long items (e.g., slats, skis, furniture parts) and for uses where the rear seats are regularly folded down.

The wider trunk opening makes loading and unloading wider or bulkier items easier and reduces maneuvering when storing large boxes or luggage.

The greater depth difference in the Kia means the Stonic offers more vertical space behind the loading edge — this can help when stacking flat items or storing bulky but lower cargo.

However, the Stonic also has a higher loading edge above the road (+2 in), which makes lifting heavy items into the vehicle more difficult. For frequent lifting of heavy loads, the lower loading edge height of the Volvo is advantageous.

The smaller differences (opening height, narrowest width) have only minor practical effects: the slightly higher opening of the Stonic minimally eases sliding through tall, narrow items, while the slightly narrower bottleneck in the Stonic rarely becomes a disqualifying factor.