2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
Which is bigger, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
There is a clear gap in length here, with 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe measuring 47.4 cm longer than 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. At 7.4 cm wider, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe occupies a bit more of the lane than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, giving it more road presence. With a 20.5 cm height advantage, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is better suited for those who prefer a higher view of the road ahead. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has a 2.7 cm higher clearance than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, which helps clear speed bumps more easily. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe feels a bit more planted on the motorway thanks to its 15.6 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
483 cm (+47.4)
435.6 cm
Height
178 cm (+20.5)
157.5 cm
Body width
190 cm (+7.4)
182.6 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
210 cm
Ground clearance
17.7 cm (+2.7)
15 cm
Wheelbase
281.5 cm (+15.6)
265.9 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.2 m² (+1.2)
8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
483 cm
30.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
435.6 cm
17 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
178 cm
15.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
157.5 cm
5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
190 cm
5.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
182.6 cm
2.3 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
N/A
210 cm
3.6 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
17.7 cm
0.4 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
281.5 cm
9.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
265.9 cm
6.5 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.2 m²
0.8 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
8 m²
0.4 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Whether you use the boot or the full cabin for cargo space, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is roomier, offering a significant 162 L more space with the seats up and a gigantic 649 L (VDA) more 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.
628 L (+162)
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.
1,949 L (+649)
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.
413 L
722 L (+309)
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.
2,254 L (+450)
1,804 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
27 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.
225.7 L per m (+51.7)
174 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.
118.8 L per m² (+23.5)
95.3 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.
628 L
183 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,949 L
441 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
413 L
326 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
2,254 L
383 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
+20%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Crossover
-4%
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 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, with each using a 5-door configuration. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe can handle 2 additional passengers than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, which is a decent step up in practicality. The 1 m turning circle difference means the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric might clear a U-turn where the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe requires a bit more care. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe outweighs the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric by 280 kg, and that extra mass may contribute to a more solid feel on the road while increasing fuel use and reducing responsiveness in comparison.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
7 (+2)
5
Turning circle
11.6 m (+1)
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,900 kg (+280)
1,620 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,900 kg
268 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,620 kg
12 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.
-5%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
+6%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 42.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 33.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
42.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
33.5 cm
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric 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 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57 cm
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