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Hyundai Elantra Trunk Space

Every Elantra gets the same size trunk, whichever trim or powertrain you choose. What changes from trim to trim is the rear seatback and how the trunk opens. This guide uses the 2026 Elantra, Elantra Hybrid and Elantra N specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026. Other model years can differ.

Red Hyundai Elantra sedan on a city street, seen from the front three-quarter view
Hyundai Elantra. Image: Hyundai Motor America
14.2 cu. ft.cargo volume, every Elantra
99.4 cu. ft.passenger volume
113.6 cu. ft.total interior volume
38.0 in.rear legroom

How much trunk space does the Hyundai Elantra have?

Hyundai lists 14.2 cubic feet of cargo volume for the 2026 Elantra. The figure is the same on every gas trim, every Elantra Hybrid trim and the Elantra N, along with 99.4 cubic feet of passenger volume and 113.6 cubic feet of total interior volume.

2026 Elantra cargo volume

2026 modelTrimsCargo volumePassenger volume
ElantraSE, SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, SEL Sport Premium, Limited, N Line14.2 cu. ft.99.4 cu. ft.
Elantra HybridBlue, SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, Limited14.2 cu. ft.99.4 cu. ft.
Elantra NElantra N14.2 cu. ft.99.4 cu. ft.

From the Interior Volume rows of the 2026 Elantra, Elantra Hybrid and Elantra N specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026. Hyundai gives one cargo volume figure for each model, and lists 113.6 cubic feet of total interior volume for all three.

Since the figure doesn't change, the choice between trims comes down to the folding seat and trunk features below. You can also see the Elantra at Michigan City Hyundai.

Elantra folding rear seat and trunk release by trim

2026 trim60/40 split-folding rear seatbackHands-free smart trunk release
Elantra SENot availableNot available
Elantra SEL SportNot availableStandard
Elantra SEL Sport Plus, SEL Sport Premium, Limited, N LineStandardStandard
Elantra Hybrid Blue, SEL SportNot availableStandard
Elantra Hybrid SEL Sport Plus, LimitedStandardStandard
Elantra N1-piece folding rear seatbackNot listed

From the 60/40 split-folding rear seatback, 60/40 split fold-down rear seats, 1-piece bench folding rear seatback and Hands-free smart trunk release rows of the 2026 Elantra, Elantra Hybrid and Elantra N specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026. Hyundai lists an emergency trunk release as standard on every Elantra.

Elantra passenger room

2026 ElantraFront / rear
Legroom42.3 / 38.0 in.
Headroom, SE and SEL Sport40.6 / 37.3 in.
Headroom, SEL Sport Plus, SEL Sport Premium, Limited, N Line38.7 / 37.3 in.
Shoulder room56.5 or 56.6 / 55.6 in., depending on trim
Hip room53.4 / 50.5 in.

From the Interior Dimensions rows of the 2026 Elantra specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026. Hyundai labels its headroom row with sunroof. Hyundai lists the same legroom and hip room for the Elantra Hybrid and Elantra N.

Elantra exterior size

2026 ElantraMeasurement
Length185.4 in. (Elantra N: 184.1 in.)
Wheelbase107.1 in.
Width71.9 in.
Height55.7 in. (Elantra N Line: 55.9 in.)

From the Exterior Dimensions rows of the 2026 Elantra, Elantra Hybrid and Elantra N specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026. The Elantra Hybrid has the same length, wheelbase, width and height as the gas Elantra.

For fuel economy by trim, see our Elantra MPG guide, and for how far a tank goes, the Elantra fuel tank size guide.

Michigan City Hyundai service hours

DaysHours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

From the service department hours in Michigan City Hyundai's website structured data, November 3, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.

Hyundai Elantra trunk space questions

How big is the Hyundai Elantra trunk?

Hyundai lists 14.2 cubic feet of cargo volume for the 2026 Elantra, the same on every gas trim (SE, SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, SEL Sport Premium, Limited and N Line), every Elantra Hybrid trim and the Elantra N.

Does the Elantra Hybrid have a smaller trunk?

Not by Hyundai's figures. The 2026 Elantra Hybrid is listed at the same 14.2 cubic feet of cargo volume, 99.4 cubic feet of passenger volume and 113.6 cubic feet of total interior volume as the gas Elantra.

Do the Elantra rear seats fold down?

A 60/40 split-folding rear seatback is standard on some trims. Hyundai lists it as standard on the 2026 Elantra SEL Sport Plus, SEL Sport Premium, Limited and N Line and on the Elantra Hybrid SEL Sport Plus and Limited. The Elantra N has a 1-piece folding rear seatback. Hyundai lists the 60/40 split-folding seatback as not available on the gas SE and SEL Sport and the Hybrid Blue and SEL Sport.

Does the Elantra have a hands-free trunk?

Hyundai lists a hands-free smart trunk release as standard on the 2026 Elantra SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, SEL Sport Premium, Limited and N Line, and on every 2026 Elantra Hybrid trim. It is not available on the gas SE.

How much rear legroom does the Elantra have?

Hyundai lists 42.3 inches of front legroom and 38.0 inches of rear legroom for the 2026 Elantra, Elantra Hybrid and Elantra N.

Sources

Cargo, passenger and total interior volume, seats, trunk release and dimensions are from the 2026 Elantra, Elantra Hybrid and Elantra N specifications on hyundaiusa.com, read November 3, 2026. Other model years can differ. Address and hours are from Michigan City Hyundai's own website. Image: Hyundai Motor America.

  1. 2026 Elantra specifications (SE, SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, SEL Sport Premium, Limited, N Line): interior volume, interior and exterior dimensions, rear seatback, hands-free smart trunk release, Hyundai Motor America, read November 3, 2026
  2. 2026 Elantra Hybrid specifications (Blue, SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus, Limited): interior volume, interior and exterior dimensions, rear seats, hands-free smart trunk release, Hyundai Motor America, read November 3, 2026
  3. 2026 Elantra N specifications: interior volume, interior and exterior dimensions, rear seatback, Hyundai Motor America, read November 3, 2026
  4. Elantra model page: hero image, Hyundai Motor America, read November 3, 2026
  5. Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Michigan City Hyundai, November 3, 2026
  6. Schedule service page, Michigan City Hyundai, November 3, 2026
  7. Hyundai service center at Michigan City Hyundai, Michigan City Hyundai, November 3, 2026