2016 Tesla Model S vs 2023 Hyundai Kona
Which is bigger, the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2023 Hyundai Kona?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
There is a clear gap in length here, with 2016 Tesla Model S measuring 62 cm longer than 2023 Hyundai Kona. You might notice the 13.9 cm width difference when parking; the 2016 Tesla Model S leaves a little less margin for error in the bay compared to the 2023 Hyundai Kona. The 2023 Hyundai Kona utilises its extra 14 cm of height to maximise cabin volume, making it feel larger inside than the 2016 Tesla Model S. Sitting with 3 cm higher ground clearance, the 2023 Hyundai Kona is better prepared for those unexpected potholes than the 2016 Tesla Model S. Spanning an extra 30 cm from axle to axle, the 2016 Tesla Model S has a wheelbase that will allow for better passenger room than the 2016 Tesla Model S.
Measurements
Length
497 cm (+62)
435 cm
Height
144.5 cm
158.5 cm (+14)
Body width
196.4 cm (+13.9)
182.5 cm
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
14 cm
17 cm (+3)
Wheelbase
296 cm (+30)
266 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.8 m² (+1.9)
7.9 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
497 cm
24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
196.4 cm
13.4 cm wider than the average Sedan
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
N/A
Ground clearance
14 cm
Same ground clearance as the average Sedan
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
266 cm
6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.8 m²
1.1 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
7.9 m²
0.5 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2016 Tesla Model S is the definitive winner for the weekly shop with the seats up, but the 2023 Hyundai Kona is the undeniable master of maximum volume 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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
745 L (+23)
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.
1,645 L
1,804 L (+159)
Frunk capacity
60 L
N/A
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.
213.3 L per m (+39.1)
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.
108.6 L per m² (+13.1)
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
745 L
349 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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.
1,645 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
1,804 L
67 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency
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 values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
-3%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2023 Hyundai Kona offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 4-door layout of the 2016 Tesla Model S. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. Navigating multi-storey car parks would be much easier in the 2023 Hyundai Kona, which has a 1.7 m tighter turning circle than the 2016 Tesla Model S. The 2023 Hyundai Kona is a featherweight compared to the 2016 Tesla Model S, which carries a huge 732 kg of additional weight.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.3 m (+1.7)
10.6 m
Curb weight
2,027 kg (+732)
1,295 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
2,027 kg
505 kg heavier than the average Sedan
1,295 kg
337 kg lighter than the average Crossover
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
-11%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
+6%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2023 Hyundai Kona fit in a standard parking space?
2016 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 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, and length clearance is 26.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
39 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26.5 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 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, and length clearance is 57.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57.5 cm
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Frequently asked questions
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