2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
Which is bigger, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E would require an extra 35.7 cm of garage space length compared to the more compact 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. You’d be hard-pressed to notice the width difference between these two vehicles in a lane, as the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E is only 5.5 cm wider than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E gains 5 cm in height over the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, which often translates to more generous interior headroom. The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is only 0.5 cm more elevated than the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E, a difference you likely won't notice even on rougher roads. High-speed stability is a major win for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E when compared to the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, as its wheels sit a full 32.5 cm further apart.
Measurements
Length
471.3 cm (+35.7)
435.6 cm
Height
162.5 cm (+5)
157.5 cm
Body width
188.1 cm (+5.5)
182.6 cm
Width including mirrors
209.7 cm
210 cm (+0.3)
Ground clearance
14.5 cm
15 cm (+0.5)
Wheelbase
298.4 cm (+32.5)
265.9 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.9 m² (+0.9)
8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
471.3 cm
18.7 cm longer than the average Crossover
435.6 cm
17 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
162.5 cm
0.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
157.5 cm
5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
188.1 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Crossover
182.6 cm
2.3 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
209.7 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
210 cm
3.6 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
14.5 cm
3.6 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
298.4 cm
26 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
265.9 cm
6.5 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.9 m²
0.5 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
8 m²
0.4 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
This is a significant split in design; the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric offers a massive 64 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E counters with a huge 120 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.
402 L
466 L (+64)
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.
1,420 L (+120)
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.
822 L (+100)
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.
1,689 L
1,804 L (+115)
Frunk capacity
81 L (+54)
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.
160.9 L per m
174 L per m (+13.1)
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.
85.5 L per m²
95.3 L per m² (+9.8)
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.
402 L
43 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,420 L
88 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
822 L
83 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,689 L
182 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,804 L
67 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
-13%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
-4%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both vehicles offer the same entry arrangement, with the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E and 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric each built in a 5-door format. In terms of passenger capacity, there is no difference here, with both vehicles providing a maximum of 5 seats. The 1 m turning circle difference means the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric might clear a U-turn where the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E requires a bit more care. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E is 349 kg further up the scales, trading agility for a more "planted" highway experience.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.6 m (+1)
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,969 kg (+349)
1,620 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,969 kg
337 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,620 kg
12 kg lighter than the average Crossover
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.
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
+6%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E 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 43 cm per side, and length clearance is 39 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
39 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 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 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Ford and Hyundai documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.