2024 Hyundai Kona Electric vs 2021 Tesla Model X
Which is bigger, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric or 2021 Tesla Model X?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With the 2021 Tesla Model X being 70.1 cm longer, the contrast in body length becomes obvious. Navigation requires more care in the 2021 Tesla Model X, as it stretches an extra 17.3 cm across the lane compared to the slender by comparison 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. The 2021 Tesla Model X offers an extra 10.5 cm of height, providing a bit more clearance and a more upright cabin feel than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. You’d need a ruler to spot the 0.4 cm clearance gap between these two models. With a 30.6 cm shorter wheelbase, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is the clear winner for tight multi-storey car parks compared to the 2021 Tesla Model X.
Measurements
Length
435.6 cm
505.7 cm (+70.1)
Height
157.5 cm
168 cm (+10.5)
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.6 cm
199.9 cm (+17.3)
Width (including mirrors)
210 cm (+0.4)
227.1 cm
Ground clearance
15 cm
14.6 cm (+30.6)
Wheelbase
265.9 cm
296.5 cm (+2.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435.6 cm
17 cm shorter than the average Crossover
505.7 cm
53.1 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
157.5 cm
5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
168 cm
5.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.6 cm
2.3 cm narrower than the average Crossover
199.9 cm
15 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
210 cm
3.6 cm wider than the average Crossover
227.1 cm
20.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
14.6 cm
3.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
265.9 cm
6.5 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
296.5 cm
24.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Across both cargo volume configurations, the 2021 Tesla Model X is more generous. It has a massive 389 L lead in the boot and a gigantic 667 L (SAE) of additional storage with the seats folded.
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
N/A
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
1,111 L (+389)
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
2,471 L (+667)
Frunk capacity
27 L
183 L (+156)
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 L per m
313.8 L per m (+139.8)
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.
95.3 L per m²
157 L per m² (+61.7)
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
N/A
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
1,111 L
372 L more 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.
1,804 L
67 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
2,471 L
600 L more 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.
96%
VDA: below class average (-4%)
120%
SAE: above class average (+20%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2021 Tesla Model X both feature a 5-door design. You get the same number of seats in both models, as the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric and the 2021 Tesla Model X are each configured for 5 passengers. Navigating multi-storey car parks would be much easier in the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, which has a 1.7 m tighter turning circle than the 2021 Tesla Model X. If efficiency and agility are your goals, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric’s 717 kg less weight is an extreme advantage.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.6 m
12.3 m (+1.7)
Curb weight
1,620 kg
2,337 kg (+717)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
12.3 m
1.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,620 kg
12 kg lighter than the average Crossover
2,337 kg
705 kg heavier 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
89%
11% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric or 2021 Tesla Model X fit in a standard parking space?
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
2021 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
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