2023 Toyota Prius vs 2024 Ford Kuga
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2024 Ford Kuga?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measured front to rear bumper, the 2024 Ford Kuga is longer than the 2023 Toyota Prius by just 0.5 cm, making the length difference between them marginal. The 2024 Ford Kuga is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. There is a staggering 25.9 cm between their rooflines, with the 2024 Ford Kuga looming high above the 2023 Toyota Prius. The 2024 Ford Kuga is 2.9 cm less likely to scrape its chin on a steep ramp than the 2023 Toyota Prius thanks to its higher ground clearance. The 2023 Toyota Prius features a 3.9 cm longer wheelbase, a marginal difference that won't significantly change the turning circle.
Measurements
Length
459.9 cm
460.4 cm (+0.5)
Height
142 cm
167.9 cm (+25.9)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.2 cm
188.2 cm (+10)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
217.7 cm (+2.9)
Ground clearance
13.7 cm (+3.9)
16.6 cm
Wheelbase
275 cm
271.1 cm (+0.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
459.9 cm
44.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
460.4 cm
7.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
142 cm
5.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
167.9 cm
5.1 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.2 cm
1.7 cm wider than the average Hatchback
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
13.7 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
16.6 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
275 cm
15.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
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
With an extra 128 L (VDA) of boot space on offer with the seats up, the 2024 Ford Kuga could roughly accommodate an additional two large suitcases that would struggle to fit in the 2023 Toyota Prius. With its seats down, the 2024 Ford Kuga has 1,534 L of space for your belongings, which is way above average for its segment.
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.
284 L
412 L (+128)
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.
674 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.
284 L
59 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
674 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
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 Toyota Prius featuring 5 doors. Both the 2024 Ford Kuga and the 2023 Toyota Prius have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. In urban environments, the 2023 Toyota Prius's 0.88 m shorter turning circle provides a helpful difference in everyday convenience. You’d need a weighbridge to spot the difference; the 2023 Toyota Prius sits just 19 kg above the 2024 Ford Kuga.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.5 m
11.4 m (+0.9)
Curb weight
1,545 kg (+19)
1,526 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,545 kg
292 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
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.
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
98%
2% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2024 Ford Kuga fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Prius 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 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 45 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45 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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