2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan vs 2024 Ford Kuga
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 2024 Ford Kuga?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The length difference of just 2.6 cm between these two vehicles is marginal. At 10.1 cm wider, the 2024 Ford Kuga occupies a bit more of the lane than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan, giving it more road presence. Standing over 24.4 cm higher, the 2024 Ford Kuga offers a more elevated seating position and a more commanding view of the road compared to the lower 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. The 2024 Ford Kuga is 3.1 cm less likely to scrape its chin on a steep ramp than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan thanks to its higher ground clearance. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 1.1 cm wheelbase difference.
Measurements
Length
463 cm (+2.6)
460.4 cm
Height
143.5 cm
167.9 cm (+24.4)
Body width
178.1 cm
188.2 cm (+10.1)
Width including mirrors
N/A
217.7 cm
Ground clearance
13.5 cm
16.6 cm (+3.1)
Wheelbase
270 cm
271.1 cm (+1.1)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.2 m²
8.7 m² (+0.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
463 cm
9.9 cm shorter than the average Sedan
460.4 cm
7.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
143.5 cm
2.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
167.9 cm
5.1 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
178.1 cm
4.9 cm narrower than the average Sedan
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
13.5 cm
0.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
16.6 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
270 cm
8.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
271.1 cm
1.3 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.2 m²
0.4 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan
8.7 m²
0.3 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
A direct comparison between the 2024 Ford Kuga’s 412 L (VDA) and the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan’s 371 L (SAE) cargo capacity isn't possible due to different measurement methods, but the 2024 Ford Kuga is average for its class. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan is below average for its class. The 2024 Ford Kuga has a 1,534 L (VDA) cargo area with the seats down, which is way above average for its category.
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
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.
N/A
1,534 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.
371 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.
N/A
174.8 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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
371 L
25 L less cargo volume than the average Sedan
N/A
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.
-6%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With an extra 1 doors, the 2024 Ford Kuga makes loading child seats or shopping easier than in the 4-door 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. There is no advantage for either model when it comes to passenger numbers, since both offer a 5-seat configuration. The 2024 Ford Kuga needs only a whisker more room to U-turn at 0.5 m wider, a difference you’d rarely notice in daily driving. The 2024 Ford Kuga is 186 kg further up the scales, trading agility for a more "planted" highway experience.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.9 m
11.4 m (+0.5)
Curb weight
1,340 kg
1,526 kg (+186)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.9 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,340 kg
182 kg lighter than the average Sedan
1,526 kg
106 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.
+2%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 2024 Ford Kuga fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan 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.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 43.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43.5 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 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, and length clearance is 44.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
44.5 cm
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Frequently asked questions
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