2023 Hyundai Kona vs 2025 Ford Maverick
Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2025 Ford Maverick?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
There is a clear gap in length here, with 2025 Ford Maverick measuring 72.5 cm longer than 2023 Hyundai Kona. You’d be hard-pressed to notice the width difference between these two vehicles in a lane, as the 2025 Ford Maverick is only 1.9 cm wider than the 2023 Hyundai Kona. The height difference is quite significant, with the 2025 Ford Maverick standing a substantial 15.5 cm taller than the 2023 Hyundai Kona. The 2025 Ford Maverick is 4.1 cm less likely to scrape its chin on a steep ramp than the 2023 Hyundai Kona thanks to its higher ground clearance. High-speed stability is a major win for the 2025 Ford Maverick when compared to the 2023 Hyundai Kona, as its wheels sit a full 41.6 cm further apart.
Measurements
Length
435 cm
507.5 cm (+72.5)
Height
158.5 cm
174 cm (+15.5)
Body width
182.5 cm
184.4 cm (+1.9)
Width including mirrors
N/A
212.1 cm
Ground clearance
17 cm
21.1 cm (+4.1)
Wheelbase
266 cm
307.6 cm (+41.6)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.9 m²
9.4 m² (+1.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
507.5 cm
35.2 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Height
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
174 cm
12.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Body width
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
Width including mirrors
N/A
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
21.1 cm
1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
266 cm
6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.9 m²
0.5 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
9.4 m²
1.2 m² smaller footprint 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 2025 Ford Maverick offers a massive 221 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2023 Hyundai Kona 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
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
185.8 L per m (+11.6)
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
100.8 L per m² (+5.3)
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
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.
-3%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
-18%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 4-door 2025 Ford Maverick means slightly less convenience for rear-seat access compared to the 2023 Hyundai Kona. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats. Navigating multi-storey car parks would be much easier in the 2023 Hyundai Kona, which has a 1.6 m tighter turning circle than the 2025 Ford Maverick. The 2025 Ford Maverick carries a substantial 382 kg weight increase over the 2023 Hyundai Kona, meaning it may feel more planted and robust, but also less nimble in everyday driving.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.6 m
12.2 m (+1.6)
Curb weight
1,295 kg
1,677 kg (+382)
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
1,295 kg
337 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,677 kg
574 kg lighter than the average Pickup
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.
+6%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
+8%
More manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2025 Ford Maverick 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 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, and length clearance is 57.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57.5 cm
2025 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 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, and length clearance is 21 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
21 cm
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Frequently asked questions
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