2023 Hyundai Kona vs 2020 Toyota Highlander
Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2020 Toyota Highlander?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 60 cm longer, 2020 Toyota Highlander sits well ahead of 2023 Hyundai Kona in terms of body length. At 10.5 cm wider, the 2020 Toyota Highlander occupies a bit more of the lane than the 2023 Hyundai Kona, giving it more road presence. With a 14.5 cm height advantage, the 2020 Toyota Highlander is better suited for those who prefer a higher view of the road ahead. The 2020 Toyota Highlander sits 3.3 cm higher off the ground than the 2023 Hyundai Kona, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. The 2020 Toyota Highlander offers a slightly longer wheelbase, which typically translates to a smoother ride over bumps.
Measurements
Length
435 cm
495 cm (+60)
Height
158.5 cm
173 cm (+14.5)
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm
193 cm (+10.5)
Ground clearance
17 cm
20.3 cm (+19)
Wheelbase
266 cm
285 cm (+1.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
266 cm
6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
285 cm
12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
This is a significant split in design; the 2023 Hyundai Kona offers a massive 269 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2020 Toyota Highlander counters with a huge 583 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 (+269)
453 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.
1,804 L
2,387 L (+583)
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
228.3 L per m (+54)
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
118.3 L per m² (+22.8)
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
453 L
286 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.
1,804 L
67 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
2,387 L
516 L more 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%)
90%
SAE: below class average (-10%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
When it comes to doors, there is no difference between the 2023 Hyundai Kona and 2020 Toyota Highlander, with each using a 5-door configuration. Opting for the 2020 Toyota Highlander greatly expands your passenger options, thanks to its 3-seat advantage over the 2023 Hyundai Kona. You’ll appreciate the 0.8 m tighter turning circle of the 2023 Hyundai Kona when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks. We’re talking about a 585 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
8 (+3)
Turning circle
10.6 m
11.4 m (+0.8)
Curb weight
1,295 kg
1,880 kg (+585)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,295 kg
337 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,880 kg
248 kg heavier 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
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2020 Toyota Highlander 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
2020 Toyota Highlander 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 41 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 27.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
41 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
27.5 cm
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