2023 Hyundai Kona dimensions and size guide
2023 Hyundai Kona
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2023 Hyundai Kona exterior dimensions
Looking at its main exterior dimensions, the 2023 Hyundai Kona is slightly smaller than the average crossover. Its 435cm length is around 18cm, or 4%, shorter, leaving more room in front and behind when parking. At 182.5cm wide, its body is only about 2cm narrower than the crossover norm. The Kona stands 158.5cm tall, roughly 4cm lower than average, while its 266cm wheelbase is around 6cm shorter. Its length and width create a 7.9m² footprint, approximately 5% smaller than the typical crossover, so it takes up less ground space without being unusually narrow.
Measurements
Length
435 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm
Height
158.5 cm
Wheelbase
266 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width excluding mirrors.
7.9 m²
How the 2023 Hyundai Kona's exterior dimensions compare with the average Crossover
Length
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Height
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
DriveSize footprint score
DriveSize footprint score compares this car's footprint with the average footprint for the same class.
A score near 100% means it is close to class average size. Lower scores mean it sits further from that average, either smaller or larger.
95%
5% smaller than the average Crossover
Fast facts
Fast facts
Around 18cm shorter than average
At 435cm long, the Kona is about 4% shorter than the average crossover. This leaves more front-to-back room when fitting it into a garage or parking bay.
Its turning circle is 6% tighter
The Kona's 10.6m turning circle needs roughly 0.6m less space than average, which should help with U-turns, narrow entrances and confined car parks.
VDA standard boot space is 5% above average
Its 466-litre published VDA capacity is around 21 litres more than the crossover norm with all five seats available, providing a little extra room for daily loads.
It fits all eight regional parking spaces
Every standard regional space used by DriveSize can physically contain the Kona, and five also provide comfortable room for passengers to get in and out.
2023 Hyundai Kona front view
Cargo space & efficiency
2023 Hyundai Kona cargo capacity and space efficiency
Using the VDA standard, the Kona provides 466 litres of cargo capacity with all five seats in use. This is around 21 litres, or 5%, above the crossover average. Maximum published VDA capacity is 1,300 litres, approximately 208 litres, or 14%, below average. Taking its seats-up and maximum VDA cargo capacity into account, the Kona provides about 95 litres per square metre, around 3% below average.
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
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
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
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
How the 2023 Hyundai Kona's cargo space and efficiency compare with the average Crossover
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.
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.
208 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency score (VDA)
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%
Below class average (-3%)
Parking
Will the 2023 Hyundai Kona fit in a standard parking space?
Across the regional parking results, the Kona physically fits within all eight standard regional parking spaces used by DriveSize, and five provide comfortable surrounding room. Its shorter-than-average length gives more front-to-back flexibility, while its body width remains close to the crossover norm. The United Kingdom, European Union and Australia are the tighter results, where opening the doors and getting in or out may require more care. A comfortable fit is available in China, India, Japan, USA/Canada and the Middle East.
DriveSize 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
Usability
2023 Hyundai Kona usability & manoeuvrability
With a 10.6m turning circle, the Kona needs around 0.6m, or 6%, less turning room than the average crossover. Its 266cm wheelbase is also about 6cm shorter than usual, making its dimensions well suited to tighter turns. At 1,410kg, the Kona is approximately 222kg, or 14%, lighter than average.
Measurements
Doors
5
Max seats
5
Turning circle
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,410 kg
How the 2023 Hyundai Kona's usability and manoeuvrability compare with the average Crossover
Turning circle
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
222 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.
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
2023 Hyundai Kona rear view
DriveSize overview: 2023 Hyundai Kona
Viewed in terms of its dimensions and capacities, the Hyundai Kona may suit drivers who want a crossover with a smaller footprint and tighter turning circle without giving up everyday VDA boot space. It is around 18cm shorter than average, fits all eight regional parking spaces and needs 6% less room to turn.
Its maximum VDA capacity sits below average, while its combined VDA cargo efficiency is around 3% below the class norm.
The electric 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric has almost identical exterior dimensions and the same published VDA cargo figures.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Hyundai documentation. All DriveSize comparisons are calculated from manufacturer-published specifications.