Examples
Hyundai Sonata cargo examples.
Hyundai Sonata trunk space
The Hyundai Sonata trunk is 16.0 cubic feet, one of the larger midsize sedan trunks. Measured at floor level the usable space is about 43 inches wide, 28 inches deep, and 18 inches tall. The trunk is wider but shallower than a Camry, so wide flat items load well and long items run out of depth sooner than the cubic-feet figure suggests.
Hyundai Sonata trunk dimensions with the seats folded
Folding the 60/40 rear seats extends usable length to about 55 inches through the pass-through, for roughly 43 cubic feet of space. Width stays near 43 inches but narrows to about 40 inches at the wheel wells, and there is a floor step at the fold point that stops long rigid items lying perfectly flat.
What fits in a Hyundai Sonata
Golf bags, four carry-on suitcases, a folded stroller, and a rolled foam mattress all fit comfortably. A boxed 55-inch TV is a tight diagonal pass-through check. An assembled dresser, bookcase, or full couch exceeds the 28 inch trunk depth and the 18 inch trunk height and should go in an SUV, a van, or a delivery.
Measurements
Cargo dimensions.
| Length | Width | Height | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats up | 28" | 43" | 18" | 16 cu ft |
| Seats folded | 55" | 43" | 18" | 43 cu ft |
| Opening | – | 41" | 17" | – |
What fits
What fits in a Hyundai Sonata?
Measure smart
What to measure.
Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.
- 01The opening width and height of the trunk or liftgate, not just the total volume, since the opening is what an item has to pass through.
- 02The load-floor length behind the rear seats, then again with the seats folded.
- 03The height available under the roofline or parcel shelf, measured at the lowest point.
- 04Your item at its widest point, including feet, handles, and packaging.
Don't make these
Common mistakes.
Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.
- ⚠Trusting the cubic-foot figure and assuming a wide item will fit, when the opening is narrower than the item.
- ⚠Measuring the cargo floor but forgetting the roofline tapers toward the opening.
- ⚠Ignoring that a full-size spare, subwoofer, or hybrid battery eats into the quoted volume.
- ⚠Folding only one seat when the long item needs the full flat load floor.
Frequently asked
Questions we keep getting.
How big is the Hyundai Sonata trunk?
Hyundai publishes 16.0 cubic feet of trunk space. Measured at floor level the usable box is about 43 inches wide, 28 inches deep, and 18 inches tall. The two figures differ because the published volume is measured by packing irregular blocks around the wheel arches and hinges, while the floor-level box is the rectangle an actual rigid item has to fit inside — always measure against the box, not the cubic feet.
01Sonata vs. Camry trunk space?
On the manufacturers' own published figures the Sonata is slightly larger: 16.0 cubic feet against the Camry's 15.1. Beyond that the two are not directly comparable here, because our Sonata figures come from a floor-level measurement and the Camry's from the manufacturer basis, so an inch-for-inch depth or folded-length comparison between the two pages would be misleading. Measure your own item against each car's own numbers rather than against the gap between them.
02Do the Hyundai Sonata rear seats fold down?
Yes, in a 60/40 split on most trims, opening a pass-through to about 55 inches of usable length. There is a step in the floor at the fold point, so long rigid items sit at a slight angle rather than flat.
03Will a 55 inch TV fit in a Hyundai Sonata?
It is a tight fit. A boxed 55-inch TV is typically 50 x 32 x 6 inches, which will not stand upright in an 18-inch-tall trunk. It has to go through the folded pass-through on edge, loaded diagonally. Measure the box rather than the screen size, and remove the cargo cover for the extra height.
04Can I fit a mattress in a Hyundai Sonata?
A rolled or boxed foam mattress usually fits with the seats folded. An unrolled twin at 38 x 75 inches exceeds the 55-inch folded length and would need to bend, and a queen or king does not fit at all. Innerspring mattresses must stay flat, so they need a larger vehicle.
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