2023 Hyundai Kona vs 2024 Ford Kuga
Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2024 Ford Kuga?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
While not a massive leap, the 2024 Ford Kuga is 25.4 cm longer than the 2023 Hyundai Kona. At only 5.7 cm wider, the 2024 Ford Kuga doesn't offer any significant width advantage or disadvantage over the 2023 Hyundai Kona. A 9.4 cm difference in height ensures the 2024 Ford Kuga is the more visible of the two in a busy car park compared to the 2023 Hyundai Kona. Both cars are tuned for a similar ride height, despite the 2023 Hyundai Kona’s 0.4 cm ground clearance advantage. The 2024 Ford Kuga features a 5.1 cm longer wheelbase, a marginal difference that won't significantly change the turning circle.
Measurements
Length
435 cm
460.4 cm (+25.4)
Height
158.5 cm
167.9 cm (+9.4)
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm
188.2 cm (+5.7)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+0.4)
217.7 cm
Ground clearance
17 cm
16.6 cm (+5.1)
Wheelbase
266 cm
271.1 cm (+0.7)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
460.4 cm
7.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
167.9 cm
5.1 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
188.2 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
217.7 cm
11.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
16.6 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
266 cm
6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
271.1 cm
1.3 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2023 Hyundai Kona is the definitive winner for the weekly shop with the seats up, but the 2024 Ford Kuga 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 (+54)
412 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.
1,300 L
1,534 L (+234)
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
N/A
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
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.
174.2 L per m
174.8 L per m (+0.6)
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 (+2.6)
92.9 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.
466 L
21 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
412 L
33 L less 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.
1,300 L
208 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,534 L
26 L more 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.
722 L
17 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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
N/A
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%)
94%
VDA: below class average (-6%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2024 Ford Kuga and 2023 Hyundai Kona featuring 5 doors. Both the 2024 Ford Kuga and the 2023 Hyundai Kona offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. The 2023 Hyundai Kona is noticeably more agile in tight spots, boasting a turning circle 0.78 m tighter than the 2024 Ford Kuga. The 2024 Ford Kuga is 231 kg further up the scales, trading agility for a more "planted" highway experience.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.6 m
11.4 m (+0.8)
Curb weight
1,295 kg
1,526 kg (+231)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,295 kg
337 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,526 kg
106 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.
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
98%
2% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2024 Ford Kuga 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
2024 Ford Kuga 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 43 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 44.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
44.5 cm
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