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2025 Ford Maverick vs 2023 Hyundai Kona

Side view of the 2025 Ford Maverick
Side view of the 2023 Hyundai Kona

Ford Maverick

2025

Hyundai Kona

2023

Side view of the 2025 Ford Maverick
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Side view of the 2023 Hyundai Kona
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Which is bigger, the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2023 Hyundai Kona?

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

507.5 cm (+72.5)

435 cm

Height

174 cm (+15.5)

158.5 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

184.4 cm (+1.9)

182.5 cm

Width (including mirrors)

212.1 cm (+4.1)

N/A

Ground clearance

21.1 cm (+41.6)

17 cm

Wheelbase

307.6 cm (+1.4)

266 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

507.5 cm

35.2 cm shorter than the average Pickup

435 cm

17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Height

174 cm

12.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup

158.5 cm

4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Width (excluding mirrors)

184.4 cm

10 cm narrower than the average Pickup

182.5 cm

2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover

Width (including mirrors)

212.1 cm

10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup

N/A

Ground clearance

21.1 cm

1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup

17 cm

1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover

Wheelbase

307.6 cm

23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup

266 cm

6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover

Front view

Front view of the 2025 Ford Maverick
Front view of the 2023 Hyundai Kona

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.

N/A

466 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

1,300 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.

943 L (+221)

722 L

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.

943 L

1,804 L (+861)

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.

185.8 L per m (+11.6)

174.2 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.

100.8 L per m² (+5.3)

95.5 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

466 L

21 L more 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

1,300 L

208 L less 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.

943 L

494 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup

722 L

17 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover

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.

943 L

584 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup

1,804 L

67 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover

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.

82%

SAE: below class average (-18%)

97%

VDA: below class average (-3%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2025 Ford Maverick
Rear view of the 2023 Hyundai Kona

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

4

5 (+1)

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

12.2 m (+1.6)

10.6 m

Curb weight

1,677 kg (+382)

1,295 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

12.2 m

0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup

10.6 m

0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover

Curb weight

1,677 kg

574 kg lighter than the average Pickup

1,295 kg

337 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.

108%

8% more manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

106%

6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

Parking

Will the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2023 Hyundai Kona fit in a standard parking space?

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 excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

OK

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

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.

OK

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

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