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2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning vs 2023 Hyundai Kona

Side view of the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning
Side view of the 2023 Hyundai Kona

Ford F‑150 Lightning

2022

Hyundai Kona

2023

Side view of the 2023 Hyundai Kona
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Which is bigger, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2023 Hyundai Kona?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is over 156.1 cm longer than the 2023 Hyundai Kona, which is an enormous difference in length. At 20.7 cm wider, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning would better suit the open road, while the 2023 Hyundai Kona would win for turning tight corners in a direct comparison. Height heavily favours the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning, which measures 40.4 cm taller than the 2023 Hyundai Kona. The 4.3 cm increase in ground clearance from the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is just enough to make a positive difference on a gravel driveway vs the 2023 Hyundai Kona. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning features a significantly longer wheelbase at 103.6 cm more than the 2023 Hyundai Kona, marking a potential leap in vehicle size.

Measurements

Length

591.1 cm (+156.1)

435 cm

Height

198.9 cm (+40.4)

158.5 cm

Body width

203.2 cm (+20.7)

182.5 cm

Width including mirrors

243.8 cm

N/A

Ground clearance

21.3 cm (+4.3)

17 cm

Wheelbase

369.6 cm (+103.6)

266 cm

Footprint

DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.

12 m² (+4.1)

7.9 m²

How each car compares with its class average

Length

591.1 cm

48.4 cm longer than the average Pickup

435 cm

17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Height

198.9 cm

12.1 cm taller than the average Pickup

158.5 cm

4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Body width

203.2 cm

8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup

182.5 cm

2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover

Width including mirrors

243.8 cm

20.9 cm wider than the average Pickup

N/A

Ground clearance

21.3 cm

1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup

17 cm

1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover

Wheelbase

369.6 cm

38.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

266 cm

6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover

Footprint

DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.

12 m²

1.4 m² larger footprint than the average Pickup

7.9 m²

0.5 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover

Front view

Front view of the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning
Front view of the 2023 Hyundai Kona

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is the definitive winner for the weekly shop with the seats up, but the 2023 Hyundai Kona is the undeniable master of maximum volume with the seats down.

Measurements

Standard cargo capacity (VDA)

The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.

This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.

N/A

466 L

Largest cargo capacity (VDA)

The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.

If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.

N/A

1,300 L

Standard cargo capacity (SAE)

The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.

This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.

1,495 L (+773)

722 L

Largest cargo capacity (SAE)

The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.

If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.

1,495 L

1,804 L (+309)

Frunk capacity

400 L

N/A

Cargo space vs length

This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.

252.9 L per m (+78.7)

174.2 L per m

Cargo space vs footprint

This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.

It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.

124.5 L per m² (+29)

95.5 L per m²

How each car compares with its class average

Standard cargo capacity (VDA)

The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.

This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.

N/A

466 L

21 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover

Largest cargo capacity (VDA)

The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.

If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.

N/A

1,300 L

208 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover

Standard cargo capacity (SAE)

The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.

This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.

1,495 L

58 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

722 L

17 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover

Largest cargo capacity (SAE)

The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.

If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.

1,495 L

32 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup

1,804 L

67 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover

DriveSize space efficiency

DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.

VDA values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.

+1%

SAE: More space efficient than the average Pickup

-3%

VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover

Rear view

Rear view of the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning
Rear view of the 2023 Hyundai Kona

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

With 1 more door(s) than the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning, the 2023 Hyundai Kona should be more practical for those wanting to carry passengers or luggage. Both 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning and 2023 Hyundai Kona are designed to accommodate up to 5 people. There's a total contrast in maneuverability; the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning requires an extreme 4 m more room for a U-turn. From an agility perspective, the 2023 Hyundai Kona wins by a landslide, weighing 1,433 kg less than the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning.

Measurements

Doors

4

5 (+1)

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

14.6 m (+4)

10.6 m

Curb weight

2,728 kg (+1,433)

1,295 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

14.6 m

1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup

10.6 m

0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover

Curb weight

2,728 kg

477 kg heavier than the average Pickup

1,295 kg

337 kg lighter than the average Crossover

DriveSize manoeuvrability

DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.

A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.

-12%

Less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

+6%

More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

Parking

Will the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2023 Hyundai Kona fit in a standard parking space?

2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning parking fit score

DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.

Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.

Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

Too large

For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 42 cm.

Body side clearance

35.5 cm

Length over bay

42 cm

Overall length. Primary constraint.

2023 Hyundai Kona parking fit score

DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.

Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.

Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 46 cm per side, and length clearance is 57.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance

46 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

57.5 cm

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Ford and Hyundai documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.