2015 Tesla Model X vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
Which is bigger, the 2015 Tesla Model X or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With the 2015 Tesla Model X being 69.6 cm longer, the contrast in body length becomes obvious. The 2015 Tesla Model X is a substantial 17.3 cm wider than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, which will be immediately obvious the moment you pull into a standard parking space. The extra 10.9 cm of height in the 2015 Tesla Model X creates a slightly more airy feel inside the cabin than in the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. The 2015 Tesla Model X has a 2.1 cm higher clearance than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, which helps clear speed bumps more easily. High-speed stability is a major win for the 2015 Tesla Model X when compared to the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, as its wheels sit a full 30.6 cm further apart.
Measurements
Length
505.2 cm (+69.6)
435.6 cm
Height
168.4 cm (+10.9)
157.5 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
199.9 cm (+17.3)
182.6 cm
Width (including mirrors)
227.1 cm (+2.1)
210 cm
Ground clearance
17.1 cm (+30.6)
15 cm
Wheelbase
296.5 cm (+2.1)
265.9 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
505.2 cm
52.6 cm longer than the average Crossover
435.6 cm
17 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
168.4 cm
5.6 cm taller than the average Crossover
157.5 cm
5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
199.9 cm
15 cm wider than the average Crossover
182.6 cm
2.3 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
227.1 cm
20.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
210 cm
3.6 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
17.1 cm
1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
296.5 cm
24.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
265.9 cm
6.5 cm shorter 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 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric offers a massive 365 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2015 Tesla Model X counters with a huge 362 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.
N/A
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.
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.
357 L
722 L (+365)
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.
2,166 L (+362)
1,804 L
Frunk capacity
187 L (+160)
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.
196 L per m (+22)
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.
98 L per m² (+2.8)
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.
N/A
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.
357 L
382 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.
2,166 L
295 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
75%
SAE: below class average (-25%)
96%
VDA: below class average (-4%)
Rear view


Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
When it comes to doors, there is no difference between the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2015 Tesla Model X, with each using a 5-door configuration. The 2015 Tesla Model X brings a major practicality benefit, offering room for 2 more passengers than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is significantly more responsive in U-turns, clearing them with 1.7 m to spare over the 2015 Tesla Model X.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
7 (+2)
5
Turning circle
12.3 m (+1.7)
10.6 m
Curb weight
N/A
1,620 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.3 m
1.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
N/A
1,620 kg
12 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.
89%
11% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2015 Tesla Model X or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric fit in a standard parking space?
2015 Tesla Model X 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 37.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 22 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
22 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 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 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57 cm
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