Among 64 SUVs, wagons and vans with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 26.6 cu ft, so the Kona sits right on it.
What actually fits in a Kona
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 4 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 13 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 20 | about 1 cu ft each |
| Golf bags | 4 | full set, about 5 cu ft |
| Folded stroller | Fits | about 6 cu ft |
Cabin or cargo — where the space went
| Space | Volume | Share of total |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger cabin | 101 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 26 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 127 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 64 SUVs, wagons and vans with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 26 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft | -0.6 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 4 | 4 | +0 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Honda CR-V has 39 cu ft, the Chevrolet Equinox 30 cu ft and the GMC Terrain 30 cu ft, next to 26 cu ft for the Kona. That makes the Kona the tightest of the four.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs Hyundai Kona | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Crown Signia | 0 cu ft | 4 | 2026 | |
| Cadillac Optiq | 0 cu ft | 4 | 2026 | |
| Honda Prologue | 0 cu ft | 4 | 2026 | |
| Audi Q4 | 0 cu ft | 4 | 2026 | |
| Buick Envision | -1 cu ft | 4 | 2023 | |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | +1 cu ft | 4 | 2022 |
Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the Hyundai Kona have?
26 cu ft behind the rear seats in the 2024 model, with 101 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 64 SUVs, wagons and vans with a similar cabin is 26.6 cu ft.
Does the Kona have more cargo space than the Honda CR-V?
No: 26 cu ft against 39 cu ft for the 2026 Honda CR-V, about 13 cu ft less.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the Kona?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the Toyota Crown Signia (26 cu ft), Cadillac Optiq (26 cu ft) and Honda Prologue (26 cu ft), against 26 cu ft for the Kona.
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