2025 Honda HR‑V vs 2023 Hyundai Kona
Which is bigger, the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2023 Hyundai Kona?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2025 Honda HR‑V and the 2023 Hyundai Kona are very similar in length, with just a 0.5 cm difference. You’d be hard-pressed to notice the width difference between these two vehicles in a lane, as the 2023 Hyundai Kona is only 3.5 cm wider than the 2025 Honda HR‑V. Entering and exiting either vehicle will feel much the same, given the 2023 Hyundai Kona is only 0.3 cm taller than the 2025 Honda HR‑V. The 2023 Hyundai Kona sits 2 cm higher off the ground than the 2025 Honda HR‑V, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. Any difference in rear legroom will be practically unnoticeable, as the wheelbase is only 5 cm longer in the 2023 Hyundai Kona.
Measurements
Length
435.5 cm (+0.5)
435 cm
Height
158.2 cm
158.5 cm (+0.3)
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
182.5 cm (+3.5)
Width (including mirrors)
202.8 cm
N/A (+2)
Ground clearance
15 cm
17 cm (+5)
Wheelbase
261 cm
266 cm (+0.1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435.5 cm
17.1 cm shorter than the average Crossover
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
158.2 cm
4.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
5.9 cm narrower than the average Crossover
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
202.8 cm
3.6 cm narrower than the average Crossover
N/A
Ground clearance
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
261 cm
11.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
266 cm
6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
It’s a cargo capacity win for the 2023 Hyundai Kona, which provides a significant 147 L more space with its seats up and a slight 11 L (VDA) more when the seats are folded, so compared to the 2025 Honda HR‑V it's better for both day-to-day errands and larger loads.
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.
319 L
466 L (+147)
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.
1,289 L
1,300 L (+11)
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
1,804 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.
151.2 L per m
174.2 L per m (+23)
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.
84.5 L per m²
95.5 L per m² (+11)
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.
319 L
126 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.
1,289 L
219 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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
85%
VDA: below class average (-15%)
97%
VDA: below class average (-3%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both vehicles offer the same entry arrangement, with the 2025 Honda HR‑V and 2023 Hyundai Kona 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. In urban environments, the 2023 Hyundai Kona's 0.7 m shorter turning circle provides a helpful difference in everyday convenience. The 2025 Honda HR‑V adds a meaningful 85 kg of mass, which can contribute to a smoother ride over bumps.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.3 m (+0.7)
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,380 kg (+85)
1,295 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.3 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
1,380 kg
252 kg lighter than the average Crossover
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.
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2023 Hyundai Kona fit in a standard parking space?
2025 Honda HR‑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 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 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 57 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57 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.
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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