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2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric

Side view of the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning
Side view of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric

Ford F‑150 Lightning

2022

Hyundai Kona Electric

2024

Select unit of measurement:

Which is bigger, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The figures show over 155.5 cm of separation between the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning and 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, which is a huge difference. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is a substantial 20.6 cm wider than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, which will be immediately obvious the moment you pull into a standard parking space. The height contrast is vast; the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning stands a massive 41.4 cm taller than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, completely changing the perspective from the driver's seat. If you live in a rural area, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning's 6.3 cm ground clearance lead over the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is a major plus. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning and 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric exist at opposite ends of the spectrum, separated by a huge 103.7 cm wheelbase gap.

Measurements

Length

591.1 cm (+155.5)

435.6 cm

Height

198.9 cm (+41.4)

157.5 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

203.2 cm (+20.6)

182.6 cm

Width (including mirrors)

243.8 cm (+6.3)

210 cm

Ground clearance

21.3 cm (+103.7)

15 cm

Wheelbase

369.6 cm (+4.1)

265.9 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

591.1 cm

48.4 cm longer than the average Pickup

435.6 cm

17 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Height

198.9 cm

12.1 cm taller than the average Pickup

157.5 cm

5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Width (excluding mirrors)

203.2 cm

8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup

182.6 cm

2.3 cm narrower than the average Crossover

Width (including mirrors)

243.8 cm

20.9 cm wider than the average Pickup

210 cm

3.6 cm wider than the average Crossover

Ground clearance

21.3 cm

1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup

15 cm

3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover

Wheelbase

369.6 cm

38.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

265.9 cm

6.5 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover

Front view

Front view of the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning
Front view of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

This is a significant split in design; the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning offers a massive 773 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric counters with a huge 309 L lead for total hauling 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 (+373)

27 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.

252.9 L per m (+78.9)

174 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 (+29.2)

95.3 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 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.

101%

SAE: above class average (+1%)

96%

VDA: below class average (-4%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning
Rear view of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Choosing the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric gains you extra access points, making its 5-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 4-door 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning. There is no advantage for either model when it comes to passenger numbers, since both offer a 5-seat configuration. If you drive both cars, you'll feel the extreme 4 m turning circle difference every time you try to park the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning in a standard bay. There's a monumental difference in mass; the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is a staggering 1,108 kg heavier than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric.

Measurements

Doors

4

5 (+1)

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

14.6 m (+4)

10.6 m

Curb weight

2,728 kg (+1,108)

1,620 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

1,620 kg

12 kg lighter than the average Crossover

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.

88%

12% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

106%

6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

Parking

Will the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric 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 excluding mirrors 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 (excluding mirrors)

35.5 cm

Length over bay

42 cm

Overall length. Primary constraint.

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric 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.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 46 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 57 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

46 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

57 cm

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