2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan vs 2023 Hyundai Kona
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 2023 Hyundai Kona?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan sits 28 cm longer than the 2023 Hyundai Kona, representing a noticeable step up in total length. When it comes to tight city streets, both the 2023 Hyundai Kona and 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan will feel near identical, as the 2023 Hyundai Kona is only 4.4 cm wider. A 15 cm height difference means the 2023 Hyundai Kona will feel much more substantial when you're behind the wheel compared to the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. The 2023 Hyundai Kona sits 3.5 cm higher off the ground than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. There's a negligible 4 cm gap in wheelbase, meaning both the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan and 2023 Hyundai Kona should handle motorway cruising similarly.
Measurements
Length
463 cm (+28)
435 cm
Height
143.5 cm
158.5 cm (+15)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.1 cm
182.5 cm (+4.4)
Ground clearance
13.5 cm (+4)
17 cm
Wheelbase
270 cm (+0.3)
266 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
463 cm
9.9 cm shorter than the average Sedan
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
143.5 cm
2.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.1 cm
4.9 cm narrower than the average Sedan
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
13.5 cm
0.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
270 cm
8.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
266 cm
6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2023 Hyundai Kona’s boot space advantage with the seats up is massive, offering 722 L against the 371 L (SAE) in the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. With the rear seats down, the 2023 Hyundai Kona provides 1,300 L of space when using the VDA measurement method, which is way above average for crossover.
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.
371 L
722 L (+351)
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
371 L
25 L less 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.
N/A
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%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Passengers will appreciate the additional doors on the 2023 Hyundai Kona when you're parked in tight spots, as they offer more entry options than the 4-door 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. Both the 2023 Hyundai Kona and the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. The 2023 Hyundai Kona is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.3 m margin. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan and 2023 Hyundai Kona are effectively in the same weight bracket, separated by a minor 45 kg.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.9 m (+0.3)
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,340 kg (+45)
1,295 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.9 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,340 kg
182 kg lighter than the average Sedan
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.
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 2023 Hyundai Kona fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan 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 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 43.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43.5 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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