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Doesn't Tesla measure the trunk volume up to the ceiling while everyone else does it up to about pillar height (i.e. not obstructing view)?

by oblio 1y ago

_ea1k 1y ago
AFAIK, the whole industry is really inconsistent on this making comparison of factory #s nearly impossible. Things like Bjorn's banana box test are better as practical measures, IMO. The Ioniq 5 and Y are virtually the same, with the winner being decided by whether the seats can be down or not.
- Gareth321 1y ago
  I just watched both videos. I think the difference is in the shape. The Y is very curved. The Ioniq is much more square. This is going to favour a test using very square and rigid boxes. It’s useful to understand that fact but most of the time I’m not hauling only very square suitcases.
  - oblio 1y ago
    In my experience square is better. Most stuff you will carry will just fit better, I say this as someone who puts a lot of random stuff in there. And for when I want to carry weirder stuff I fold the backseats. I've carried entire Ikea wardrobes like this. And the point remains, Tesla learns harder into the deception and lying.
    - Gareth321 1y ago
      That’s fair. Square does make it easier than playing Tetris with luggage. Still, that extra 63% space, though odd-shaped, has been very useful for us.
      - oblio 1y ago
        That's my point, it isn't "63% extra space". Unless you measured everything yourself. Tesla measures it all the way to the ceiling, Hyundai doesn't. I don't know how much the Hyundai doesn't measure but fairly sure it isn't 63%. Companies used to play these tricks in the 90s. I am NOT happy that Tesla is trying to bring them back.
  - _ea1k 1y ago
    That is a fair point. I own a Y and have had both sides to this. Sometimes I carry very irregular cargo that fits perfectly and the space is really incredible. Other times, I have something that should fit, but can't readily fit through the oddly shaped rear hatch and it becomes a problem. I'd agree with you with regard to luggage. That's a scenario that really hits the strength of the Y setup, especially with the relatively large frunk. I often end up with a few backpack sized items up there on longer trips.

Doesn't Tesla measure the trunk volume up to the ceiling while everyone else does it up to about pillar height (i.e. not obstructing view)?

by oblio 1y ago

Doesn't Tesla measure the trunk volume up to the ceiling while everyone else does it up to about pillar height (i.e. not obstructing view)?

_ea1k 1y ago

AFAIK, the whole industry is really inconsistent on this making comparison of factory #s nearly impossible. Things like Bjorn's banana box test are better as practical measures, IMO. The Ioniq 5 and Y are virtually the same, with the winner being decided by whether the seats can be down or not.

Gareth321 1y ago
I just watched both videos. I think the difference is in the shape. The Y is very curved. The Ioniq is much more square. This is going to favour a test using very square and rigid boxes. It’s useful to understand that fact but most of the time I’m not hauling only very square suitcases.
- oblio 1y ago
  In my experience square is better. Most stuff you will carry will just fit better, I say this as someone who puts a lot of random stuff in there. And for when I want to carry weirder stuff I fold the backseats. I've carried entire Ikea wardrobes like this. And the point remains, Tesla learns harder into the deception and lying.
  - Gareth321 1y ago
    That’s fair. Square does make it easier than playing Tetris with luggage. Still, that extra 63% space, though odd-shaped, has been very useful for us.
    - oblio 1y ago
      That's my point, it isn't "63% extra space". Unless you measured everything yourself. Tesla measures it all the way to the ceiling, Hyundai doesn't. I don't know how much the Hyundai doesn't measure but fairly sure it isn't 63%. Companies used to play these tricks in the 90s. I am NOT happy that Tesla is trying to bring them back.
- _ea1k 1y ago
  That is a fair point. I own a Y and have had both sides to this. Sometimes I carry very irregular cargo that fits perfectly and the space is really incredible. Other times, I have something that should fit, but can't readily fit through the oddly shaped rear hatch and it becomes a problem. I'd agree with you with regard to luggage. That's a scenario that really hits the strength of the Y setup, especially with the relatively large frunk. I often end up with a few backpack sized items up there on longer trips.