2023 Toyota Prius vs 2023 Hyundai Kona
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2023 Hyundai Kona?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2023 Toyota Prius would require an extra 24.9 cm of garage space length compared to the more compact 2023 Hyundai Kona. When it comes to tight city streets, both the 2023 Hyundai Kona and 2023 Toyota Prius will feel near identical, as the 2023 Hyundai Kona is only 4.3 cm wider. The 2023 Hyundai Kona towers in height over the 2023 Toyota Prius by 16.5 cm, providing a much more commanding view of any traffic ahead. The extra 3.3 cm of clearance helps the 2023 Hyundai Kona feel a bit more robust in daily driving. The 2023 Toyota Prius is slightly more stable at speed thanks to a 9 cm longer wheelbase than the 2023 Hyundai Kona, though the effect is minimal.
Measurements
Length
459.9 cm (+24.9)
435 cm
Height
142 cm
158.5 cm (+16.5)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.2 cm
182.5 cm (+4.3)
Ground clearance
13.7 cm (+9)
17 cm
Wheelbase
275 cm (+0.3)
266 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
459.9 cm
44.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
142 cm
5.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.2 cm
1.7 cm wider than the average Hatchback
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
13.7 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
275 cm
15.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
266 cm
6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
With an extra 182 L (VDA) of boot space on offer with the seats up, the 2023 Hyundai Kona could roughly accommodate an additional a folded stroller that would struggle to fit in the 2023 Toyota Prius. The 2023 Hyundai Kona's 1,300 L (VDA) capacity with the seats down is way above average for its segment.
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.
284 L
466 L (+182)
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.
674 L
722 L (+48)
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.
284 L
59 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
674 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
Both vehicles offer the same entry arrangement, with the 2023 Hyundai Kona and 2023 Toyota Prius each built in a 5-door format. There is no advantage for either model when it comes to passenger numbers, since both offer a 5-seat configuration. The 2023 Hyundai Kona needs only a whisker more room to U-turn at 0.1 m wider, a difference you’d rarely notice in daily driving. The 2023 Toyota Prius carries a substantial 250 kg weight increase over the 2023 Hyundai Kona, meaning it may feel more planted and robust, but also less nimble in everyday driving.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.5 m
10.6 m (+0.1)
Curb weight
1,545 kg (+250)
1,295 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,545 kg
292 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
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.
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2023 Hyundai Kona fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Prius 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 45 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45 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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