Hyundai i20 hatchback - Practicality & boot space
The Hyundai i20 has interior space not far off a family hatchback, but the boot is small on most models
Equipment and practicality have been two feathers in the i20's cap throughout its history, and that sort of remains the case here. The boot is on the small side but the interior is large enough for couples, or families with a child at a push.
Hyundai i20 interior space & storage
Most vehicles have grown in recent years, and when you consider that four six-foot tall adults can sit fairly comfortably in the i20, you could argue superminis can't really get much bigger without treading on the toes of family cars.
The impressive rear legroom will also come in very handy for parents with a bulky child seat, making it possible to fit it into the ISOFIX mounting points without having to slide the front seats all the way forwards.
Boot space
When the entry-level non-hybrid petrol engine was available, the i20 offered a generous 352 litres of luggage space that nearly matched cars from the class above. Once a mild-hybrid system is fitted to it, the i20 offers just 262 litres of boot space. This is because the small battery is mounted under the boot floor, meaning most i20s can’t swallow as much luggage as rivals. It also means you can’t have a spare wheel.
The boot is uniformly shaped and there's an adjustable floor that can be raised or lowered. There's quite a lot of space below the floor that could be used for extra storage but at the bottom of this underfloor area is the battery pack and anything you put in there will rest directly on top of it. It may not be a good location for wet shoes or anything that might leak!
