2024 Hyundai Kona Electric vs 2022 Ford Maverick
Which is bigger, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric or 2022 Ford Maverick?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
There is a large difference in length between the two models, with the 2022 Ford Maverick being 71.6 cm longer than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. In terms of width, there is almost nothing between them; the 2022 Ford Maverick is a mere 1.8 cm wider than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. A 17 cm height difference means the 2022 Ford Maverick will feel much more substantial when you're behind the wheel compared to the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. At 41.7 cm shorter, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric should be significantly more nimble in the city than the longer-bodied 2022 Ford Maverick.
Measurements
Length
435.6 cm
507.2 cm (+71.6)
Height
157.5 cm
174.5 cm (+17)
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.6 cm
184.4 cm (+1.8)
Width (including mirrors)
210 cm
212.1 cm
Ground clearance
15 cm
N/A (+41.7)
Wheelbase
265.9 cm
307.6 cm (+1.4)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435.6 cm
17 cm shorter than the average Crossover
507.2 cm
35.5 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Height
157.5 cm
5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
174.5 cm
12.3 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.6 cm
2.3 cm narrower than the average Crossover
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
Width (including mirrors)
210 cm
3.6 cm wider than the average Crossover
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
N/A
Wheelbase
265.9 cm
6.5 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
Front view


Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
This is a significant split in design; the 2022 Ford Maverick offers a massive 221 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric counters with a huge 861 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.
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
943 L (+221)
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 (+861)
943 L
Frunk capacity
27 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 L per m
185.9 L per m (+11.9)
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.
95.3 L per m²
100.8 L per m² (+5.5)
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
943 L
494 L less 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
943 L
584 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.
96%
VDA: below class average (-4%)
82%
SAE: below class average (-18%)
Rear view


Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2022 Ford Maverick trades the extra access points of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric for a more cohesive and solid body design with just 4 doors. In terms of seating capacity, the 2022 Ford Maverick matches the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric exactly, with each accommodating up to 5 people. Navigating multi-storey car parks would be much easier in the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, which has a 1.6 m tighter turning circle than the 2022 Ford Maverick. For all practical purposes, these two are matched in mass, with only 3.9 kg between them.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.6 m
12.2 m (+1.6)
Curb weight
1,620 kg (+4)
1,616 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
1,620 kg
12 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,616 kg
635 kg lighter 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
108%
8% more manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric or 2022 Ford Maverick fit in a standard parking space?
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.
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
2022 Ford Maverick 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 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 21 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
21 cm
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