2023 Hyundai Kona vs 2023 Toyota Prius
Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2023 Toyota Prius?
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
435 cm
459.9 cm (+24.9)
Height
158.5 cm (+16.5)
142 cm
Body width
182.5 cm (+4.3)
178.2 cm
Ground clearance
17 cm (+3.3)
13.7 cm
Wheelbase
266 cm
275 cm (+9)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.9 m²
8.2 m² (+0.3)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
459.9 cm
44.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
142 cm
5.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Body width
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
178.2 cm
1.7 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
13.7 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
Wheelbase
266 cm
6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
275 cm
15.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.9 m²
0.5 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
8.2 m²
0.9 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
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.
466 L (+182)
284 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.
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 (+48)
674 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
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
N/A
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
N/A
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
284 L
59 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
674 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
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
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
10.6 m (+0.1)
10.5 m
Curb weight
1,295 kg
1,545 kg (+250)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,295 kg
337 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,545 kg
292 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
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.
+6%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2023 Toyota Prius 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 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
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 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 45 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45 cm
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Frequently asked questions
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