Hyundai Elantra cargo space by generation
Hyundai Elantra cargo data covers 8 generations sold in the US, 1992 to the present. Behind the rear seats, cargo volume ranges from 11.0 cu ft to 32.3 cu ft. With the seats folded, 24.3 cu ft to 32.3 cu ft. The 1996–2000 generation has the most space, 32.3 cu ft (916 L) at most.
Generations
| Generation | Class | Seats up | Seats down | VE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–present | Midsize cars | 14.0 cu ft | — | VE 69 |
| 2021–2024 · 7th generation | Midsize cars | 14.2 cu ft | — | VE 70 |
| 2017–2020 · 6th generation | Midsize cars | 14.4 cu ft | — | VE 55 |
| 2011–2016 · 5th generation | Midsize cars | 14.8 cu ft | 24.3 cu ft | VE 71 |
| 2007–2010 · 4th generation | Midsize cars | 14.2 cu ft | — | VE 41 |
| 2001–2006 · 3rd generation | Compact cars | 11.0 cu ft | — | VE 15 |
| 1996–2000 · 2nd generation | Compact cars | 32.3 cu ft | 32.3 cu ft | VE 66 |
| 1992–1995 · 1st generation | Compact cars | 11.8 cu ft | — | VE — |
Seats-up and seats-down figures are the largest published for each generation; see a generation's page for every configuration, opening sizes and sources. How we measure.