2025 Honda HR‑V vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
Which is bigger, the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The length difference between these two cars comes down to just 0.1 cm, which places both vehicles firmly in the same length range. The width difference of 3.6 cm is negligible between the 2025 Honda HR‑V and 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. In terms of height, the two are very closely matched, with the 2025 Honda HR‑V standing just 0.7 cm taller than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. Whether you choose the 2025 Honda HR‑V or the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, you’ll be dealing with the exact same level of road clearance as they share the same 15 cm ground clearance. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 4.9 cm wheelbase difference.
Measurements
Length
435.5 cm
435.6 cm (+0.1)
Height
158.2 cm (+0.7)
157.5 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
182.6 cm (+3.6)
Width (including mirrors)
202.8 cm
210 cm
Ground clearance
15 cm
15 cm (+4.9)
Wheelbase
261 cm
265.9 cm (+0.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435.5 cm
17.1 cm shorter than the average Crossover
435.6 cm
17 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
158.2 cm
4.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
157.5 cm
5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
5.9 cm narrower than the average Crossover
182.6 cm
2.3 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
202.8 cm
3.6 cm narrower than the average Crossover
210 cm
3.6 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
261 cm
11.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
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
The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric claims a double cargo victory, with a significant 147 L lead in the boot and a slight 11 L (VDA) advantage 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.
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
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.
151.2 L per m
174 L per m (+22.8)
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
95.3 L per m² (+10.8)
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.
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%)
96%
VDA: below class average (-4%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
In terms of door count, the 2025 Honda HR‑V and 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric are matched exactly, each featuring 5 doors. You get the same number of seats in both models, as the 2025 Honda HR‑V and the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric are each configured for 5 passengers. The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is noticeably more agile in tight spots, boasting a turning circle 0.7 m tighter than the 2025 Honda HR‑V. The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is 240 kg further up the scales, trading agility for a more "planted" highway experience.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.3 m (+0.7)
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,380 kg
1,620 kg (+240)
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
1,620 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.
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric 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
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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