2023 Honda CR‑V vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
Which is bigger, the 2023 Honda CR‑V or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measuring 33.8 cm more from front to rear bumper, the 2023 Honda CR‑V provides that extra bit of "stretch" over the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. Both cars are well-matched in width, with the 2023 Honda CR‑V adding only 4.1 cm to the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric’s profile. From the comparison table, you can see that the 2023 Honda CR‑V is 10.6 cm taller, which can make loading child seats or luggage slightly easier than in the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. Sitting with 4.8 cm higher ground clearance, the 2023 Honda CR‑V is better prepared for those unexpected potholes than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. Any difference in rear legroom will be practically unnoticeable, as the wheelbase is only 4.1 cm longer in the 2023 Honda CR‑V.
Measurements
Length
469.4 cm (+33.8)
435.6 cm
Height
168.1 cm (+10.6)
157.5 cm
Body width
186.7 cm (+4.1)
182.6 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
210 cm
Ground clearance
19.8 cm (+4.8)
15 cm
Wheelbase
270 cm (+4.1)
265.9 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.8 m² (+0.8)
8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
469.4 cm
16.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
435.6 cm
17 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
168.1 cm
5.3 cm taller than the average Crossover
157.5 cm
5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
186.7 cm
1.8 cm wider than the average Crossover
182.6 cm
2.3 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
N/A
210 cm
3.6 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
19.8 cm
1.7 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
270 cm
2.4 cm shorter 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.
8.8 m²
0.4 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
The 2023 Honda CR‑V takes the lead in both seating states, providing an extra 391 L for your luggage with the seats up and a small 362 L (SAE) more with them 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.
1,113 L (+391)
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.
2,166 L (+362)
1,804 L
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.
315.6 L per m (+141.6)
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.
169.1 L per m² (+73.8)
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.
1,113 L
374 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.
2,166 L
295 L more 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.
+29%
SAE: More 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 2023 Honda CR‑V and 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric each built in a 5-door format. There is no advantage for either model when it comes to passenger numbers, since both offer a 5-seat configuration. You’ll appreciate the 0.8 m tighter turning circle of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks. The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric adds just 45 kg to the 2023 Honda CR‑V's total, a very minor increase in overall mass.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.4 m (+0.8)
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,575 kg
1,620 kg (+45)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,575 kg
57 kg lighter 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.
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
+6%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Honda CR‑V or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Honda CR‑V 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 44 cm per side, and length clearance is 40 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
44 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
40 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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