2023 Hyundai Kona vs 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning
Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning?
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
435 cm
591.1 cm (+156.1)
Height
158.5 cm
198.9 cm (+40.4)
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm
203.2 cm (+20.7)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
243.8 cm (+4.3)
Ground clearance
17 cm
21.3 cm (+103.6)
Wheelbase
266 cm
369.6 cm (+4.1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
591.1 cm
48.4 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
198.9 cm
12.1 cm taller than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
243.8 cm
20.9 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
21.3 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
266 cm
6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
369.6 cm
38.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Front view
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.
466 L
N/A
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.
1,300 L
N/A
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.
722 L
1,495 L (+773)
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.
1,804 L (+309)
1,495 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
400 L
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.
174.2 L per m
252.9 L per m (+78.7)
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.
95.5 L per m²
124.5 L per m² (+29)
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.
466 L
21 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
1,300 L
208 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
722 L
17 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,495 L
58 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
1,804 L
67 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,495 L
32 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
DriveSize space efficiency score
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 scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
97%
VDA: below class average (-3%)
101%
SAE: above class average (+1%)
Rear view
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
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.6 m
14.6 m (+4)
Curb weight
1,295 kg
2,728 kg (+1,433)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
14.6 m
1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
1,295 kg
337 kg lighter than the average Crossover
2,728 kg
477 kg heavier than the average Pickup
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
88%
12% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning fit in a standard parking space?
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 excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 46 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 57.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57.5 cm
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 excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 42 cm.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
35.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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