2023 Hyundai Kona vs 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross
Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross measures an extra 11 cm in length, providing a slightly more substantial footprint on the road than the 2023 Hyundai Kona. Both the 2023 Hyundai Kona and the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross have the same width excluding mirrors of 182.5 cm. Eye level on the road will be virtually the same, as the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross is only 3.5 cm taller than the 2023 Hyundai Kona. The 2023 Hyundai Kona is slightly more stable at speed thanks to a 2 cm longer wheelbase than the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross, though the effect is minimal.
Measurements
Length
435 cm
446 cm (+11)
Height
158.5 cm
162 cm (+3.5)
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm
182.5 cm
Ground clearance
17 cm (+2)
N/A
Wheelbase
266 cm
264 cm (+0.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
446 cm
6.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
162 cm
0.8 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
N/A
Wheelbase
266 cm
6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
264 cm
8.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Whether you use the boot or the full cabin for cargo space, the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross is roomier, offering a marginal 7 L more space with the seats up and a noticeable 104 L (VDA) more 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
473 L (+7)
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
1,404 L (+104)
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
N/A
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
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.
174.2 L per m
179.1 L per m (+4.9)
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
98.1 L per m² (+2.7)
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
473 L
28 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
1,404 L
104 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
N/A
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
N/A
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%)
99%
VDA: below class average (-1%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
When it comes to doors, there is no difference between the 2023 Hyundai Kona and 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross, with each using a 5-door configuration. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats. The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.2 m margin. The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross feels a touch more substantial on the road, sitting 85 kg heavier than the 2023 Hyundai Kona.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.6 m (+0.2)
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,295 kg
1,380 kg (+85)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,295 kg
337 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,380 kg
252 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
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross 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
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross 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 52 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
52 cm
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