2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs 2023 Hyundai Kona
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or 2023 Hyundai Kona?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measuring 30 cm more from front to rear bumper, the 2023 Hyundai Kona provides that extra bit of "stretch" over the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. You’d be hard-pressed to notice the width difference between these two vehicles in a lane, as the 2023 Hyundai Kona is only 3.5 cm wider than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. Standing over 12.5 cm higher, the 2023 Hyundai Kona offers a more elevated seating position and a more commanding view of the road compared to the lower 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. The 2023 Hyundai Kona is 3.5 cm less likely to scrape its chin on a steep ramp than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports thanks to its higher ground clearance. Both cars sit on nearly the same length wheelbase, with the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports being just 4 cm longer than the 2023 Hyundai Kona.
Measurements
Length
465 cm (+30)
435 cm
Height
146 cm
158.5 cm (+12.5)
Body width
179 cm
182.5 cm (+3.5)
Ground clearance
13.5 cm
17 cm (+3.5)
Wheelbase
270 cm (+4)
266 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.3 m² (+0.4)
7.9 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
465 cm
9.5 cm shorter than the average Estate
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
146 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Estate
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
179 cm
5.1 cm narrower than the average Estate
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
13.5 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Estate
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
270 cm
7.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
266 cm
6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.3 m²
0.4 m² smaller footprint than the average Estate
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
An extra 130 L (VDA) makes the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports significantly more practical, effectively adding a folded stroller to your storage capacity when the seats are up. The 2023 Hyundai Kona offers 1,300 L (VDA) of total cargo volume, 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.
596 L (+130)
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.
N/A
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.
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.
596 L
48 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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.
N/A
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
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
When it comes to doors, there is no difference between the 2023 Hyundai Kona and 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports, with each using a 5-door configuration. Whether you'd choose the 2023 Hyundai Kona or the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports, you’ll have space for up to 5 occupants. A minor 0.2 m in turning circle separates these two, meaning they handle tight car parks almost equally. Choosing the 2023 Hyundai Kona saves you 105 kg in weight, likely resulting in a bit more "zip" during urban driving.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.4 m
10.6 m (+0.2)
Curb weight
1,400 kg (+105)
1,295 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Estate
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,400 kg
195 kg lighter than the average Estate
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.
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Estate
+6%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or 2023 Hyundai Kona fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 42.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
42.5 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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