2025 Ford Maverick vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
Which is bigger, the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 71.9 cm longer, 2025 Ford Maverick sits well ahead of 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric in terms of body length. There’s a marginal 1.8 cm width difference; the 2025 Ford Maverick is effectively the same width as the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric for all practical purposes. The height difference is quite significant, with the 2025 Ford Maverick standing a substantial 16.5 cm taller than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. The 2025 Ford Maverick clears obstacles by an extra 6.1 cm, making the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric look quite low to the ground in comparison. Spanning an extra 41.7 cm from axle to axle, the 2025 Ford Maverick has a wheelbase that will allow for better passenger room than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric.
Measurements
Length
507.5 cm (+71.9)
435.6 cm
Height
174 cm (+16.5)
157.5 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm (+1.8)
182.6 cm
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm (+6.1)
210 cm
Ground clearance
21.1 cm (+41.7)
15 cm
Wheelbase
307.6 cm (+1.4)
265.9 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
507.5 cm
35.2 cm shorter than the average Pickup
435.6 cm
17 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
174 cm
12.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup
157.5 cm
5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
182.6 cm
2.3 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
210 cm
3.6 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
21.1 cm
1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
265.9 cm
6.5 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2025 Ford Maverick is the definitive winner for the weekly shop with the seats up, but the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is the undeniable master of maximum volume 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)
Frunk capacity
N/A
27 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.
185.8 L per m (+11.8)
174 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 (+5.5)
95.3 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%)
96%
VDA: below class average (-4%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 5 doors, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric offers more points of entry than the 2025 Ford Maverick, which typically makes loading passengers or gear into the back easier. Both 2025 Ford Maverick and 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric are designed to accommodate up to 5 people. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is significantly more responsive in U-turns, clearing them with 1.6 m to spare over the 2025 Ford Maverick. There’s a clear weight distinction here, with the 2025 Ford Maverick being 57 kg more than its rival.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.2 m (+1.6)
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,677 kg (+57)
1,620 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
1,620 kg
12 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 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric 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.
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
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
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