2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2023 Hyundai Kona
Which is bigger, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2023 Hyundai Kona?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 48 cm longer, 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe sits well ahead of 2023 Hyundai Kona in terms of body length. You might notice the 7.5 cm width difference when parking; the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe leaves a little less margin for error in the bay compared to the 2023 Hyundai Kona. With a 19.5 cm height advantage, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is better suited for those who prefer a higher view of the road ahead. Clearance is effectively a tie, with the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe leading by just 0.7 cm. Even the 15.5 cm wheelbase advantage helps the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe feel like a larger, more composed vehicle than the 2023 Hyundai Kona.
Measurements
Length
483 cm (+48)
435 cm
Height
178 cm (+19.5)
158.5 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
190 cm (+7.5)
182.5 cm
Ground clearance
17.7 cm (+15.5)
17 cm
Wheelbase
281.5 cm (+1.2)
266 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
483 cm
30.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
178 cm
15.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
190 cm
5.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
17.7 cm
0.4 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
281.5 cm
9.1 cm longer 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
Both stats favour the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe for cargo capacity, which has a significant 162 L standard storage lead and a gigantic 649 L (VDA) win for total space with its 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.
628 L (+162)
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.
1,949 L (+649)
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.
413 L
722 L (+309)
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.
2,254 L (+450)
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.
225.7 L per m (+51.5)
174.2 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.
118.8 L per m² (+23.3)
95.5 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.
628 L
183 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.
1,949 L
441 L more 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.
413 L
326 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.
2,254 L
383 L more 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.
120%
VDA: above class average (+20%)
97%
VDA: below class average (-3%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
There is no difference in door count here, as both vehicles utilise a 5-door layout. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe brings a major practicality benefit, offering room for 2 more passengers than the 2023 Hyundai Kona. Expect to put in a little more work in the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe during tight turns, given its 1 m wider radius. There's a monumental difference in mass; the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is a staggering 605 kg heavier than the 2023 Hyundai Kona.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
7 (+2)
5
Turning circle
11.6 m (+1)
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,900 kg (+605)
1,295 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
1,900 kg
268 kg heavier 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.
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2023 Hyundai Kona fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 42.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 33.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
42.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
33.5 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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