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2023 Hyundai Kona vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric

Side view of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
Side view of the 2023 Hyundai Kona

Hyundai Kona

2023

Hyundai Kona Electric

2024

Side view of the 2023 Hyundai Kona
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Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

Our data shows a near match in vehicle length, with only 0.6 cm between 2023 Hyundai Kona and 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. When it comes to tight city streets, both the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2023 Hyundai Kona will feel near identical, as the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is only 0.1 cm wider. The 2023 Hyundai Kona is barely taller than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, with a tiny 1 cm gap that won't impact multi-storey car park access. The 2023 Hyundai Kona is 2 cm less likely to scrape its chin on a steep ramp than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric thanks to its higher ground clearance. Both cars sit on nearly the same length wheelbase, with the 2023 Hyundai Kona being just 0.1 cm longer than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric.

Measurements

Length

435 cm

435.6 cm (+0.6)

Height

158.5 cm (+1)

157.5 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

182.5 cm

182.6 cm (+0.1)

Width (including mirrors)

N/A (+2)

210 cm

Ground clearance

17 cm (+0.1)

15 cm

Wheelbase

266 cm

265.9 cm (+0)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

435 cm

17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover

435.6 cm

17 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Height

158.5 cm

4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover

157.5 cm

5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Width (excluding mirrors)

182.5 cm

2.4 cm narrower 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

17 cm

1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover

15 cm

3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover

Wheelbase

266 cm

6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover

265.9 cm

6.5 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover

Front view

Front view of the 2023 Hyundai Kona
Front view of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

On paper, the loading areas of the 2023 Hyundai Kona and 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric are exactly the same, providing exactly the same level of room with the seats up or 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.

466 L

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.

1,300 L

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.

722 L

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.

1,804 L

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.

174.2 L per m (+0.2)

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.

95.5 L per m² (+0.2)

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.

466 L

21 L more 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.

1,300 L

208 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.

722 L

17 L less 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.

1,804 L

67 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover

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.

97%

VDA: below class average (-3%)

96%

VDA: below class average (-4%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2023 Hyundai Kona
Rear view of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2023 Hyundai Kona and 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric both feature a 5-door design. Both the 2023 Hyundai Kona and the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. You won't find an agility advantage in either of these models, as both have a turning circle 10.6 m. The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric outweighs the 2023 Hyundai Kona by 325 kg, and that extra mass may contribute to a more solid feel on the road while increasing fuel use and reducing responsiveness in comparison.

Measurements

Doors

5

5

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

10.6 m

10.6 m

Curb weight

1,295 kg

1,620 kg (+325)

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

10.6 m

0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover

10.6 m

0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover

Curb weight

1,295 kg

337 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.

106%

6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

106%

6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

Parking

Will the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric fit in a standard parking space?

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.

OK

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

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.

OK

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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