2020 Tesla Model Y vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
Which is bigger, the 2020 Tesla Model Y or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2020 Tesla Model Y is an additional 39.5 cm longer than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, giving it a more elongated and sleek profile. The 2020 Tesla Model Y’s 9.5 cm width advantage over the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. On paper, the 2020 Tesla Model Y is taller by 4.9 cm, but just to look at, they appear essentially the same height. The 2020 Tesla Model Y is 2.2 cm less likely to scrape its chin on a steep ramp than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric thanks to its higher ground clearance. With an extra 23.1 cm between the wheels, the 2020 Tesla Model Y should offer a noticeably smoother ride than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric.
Measurements
Length
475.1 cm (+39.5)
435.6 cm
Height
162.4 cm (+4.9)
157.5 cm
Body width
192.1 cm (+9.5)
182.6 cm
Width including mirrors
212.9 cm (+2.9)
210 cm
Ground clearance
17.2 cm (+2.2)
15 cm
Wheelbase
289 cm (+23.1)
265.9 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.1 m² (+1.1)
8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
475.1 cm
22.5 cm longer than the average Crossover
435.6 cm
17 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
162.4 cm
0.4 cm shorter than the average Crossover
157.5 cm
5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
192.1 cm
7.2 cm wider than the average Crossover
182.6 cm
2.3 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
212.9 cm
6.5 cm wider than the average Crossover
210 cm
3.6 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
17.2 cm
0.9 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
289 cm
16.6 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.
9.1 m²
0.7 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
Both stats favour the 2020 Tesla Model Y for cargo capacity, which has a significant 132 L standard storage lead and a large 237 L (SAE) win for total space with its 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.
854 L (+132)
722 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.
2,041 L (+237)
1,804 L
Frunk capacity
117 L (+90)
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.
267.2 L per m (+93.2)
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.
139.1 L per m² (+43.8)
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.
854 L
115 L more 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.
2,041 L
170 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.
+6%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Crossover
-4%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
There is no difference in door count here, as both vehicles utilise a 5-door layout. Both the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric and the 2020 Tesla Model Y offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. Depending where you are, a 1.5 m increase in turning circle often marks the difference between a one-shot turn and a multi-point maneuver.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.1 m (+1.5)
10.6 m
Curb weight
N/A
1,620 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.1 m
0.9 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
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.
-7%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
+6%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Tesla Model Y or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric fit in a standard parking space?
2020 Tesla Model Y 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 41 cm per side, and length clearance is 37 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
41 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
37 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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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Tesla and Hyundai documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.