2023 Hyundai Kona vs 2013 Tesla Model S
Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2013 Tesla Model S?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 62 cm longer, 2013 Tesla Model S sits well ahead of 2023 Hyundai Kona in terms of body length. The 2013 Tesla Model S’s 13.8 cm width advantage over the 2023 Hyundai Kona might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. A 15.8 cm height difference means the 2023 Hyundai Kona will feel much more substantial when you're behind the wheel compared to the 2013 Tesla Model S. There is a negligible difference in ground clearance, with the 2023 Hyundai Kona sitting just 1.5 cm higher off the ground than the 2013 Tesla Model S. With a 30 cm shorter wheelbase, the 2023 Hyundai Kona is the clear winner for tight multi-storey car parks compared to the 2013 Tesla Model S.
Measurements
Length
435 cm
497 cm (+62)
Height
158.5 cm (+15.8)
142.7 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm
196.3 cm (+13.8)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+1.5)
218.9 cm
Ground clearance
17 cm
15.5 cm (+30)
Wheelbase
266 cm
296 cm (+1.8)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
497 cm
24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan
Height
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
142.7 cm
3.1 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
196.3 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
15.5 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
266 cm
6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
This is a significant split in design; the 2013 Tesla Model S offers a massive 22.7 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2023 Hyundai Kona counters with a huge 158.8 L lead for total hauling 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.
466 L
N/A
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
N/A
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
745 L (+23)
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 (+159)
1,645 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
150 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
213.3 L per m (+39)
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
108.6 L per m² (+13.2)
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
N/A
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
N/A
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
745 L
349 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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
1,645 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
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%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 2023 Hyundai Kona gains you extra access points, making its 5-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 4-door 2013 Tesla Model S. Whether you'd choose the 2023 Hyundai Kona or the 2013 Tesla Model S, you’ll have space for up to 5 occupants. Expect to put in a little more work in the 2013 Tesla Model S during tight turns, given its 0.7 m wider radius. The 2013 Tesla Model S is in a different weight class entirely, sitting 704 kg higher on the scales than the 2023 Hyundai Kona.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.6 m
11.3 m (+0.7)
Curb weight
1,295 kg
1,999 kg (+704)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
11.3 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,295 kg
337 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,999 kg
477 kg heavier than the average Sedan
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
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2013 Tesla Model S 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.
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
2013 Tesla Model S 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 39 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 26.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
39 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26.5 cm
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