2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric comes in only 1.3 cm shorter than 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, meaning they're very comparable in length. Shoulder room will likely feel similar in both of these vehicles, as the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric has just 3.5 cm of extra width over the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. With a 12.5 cm height advantage, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is better suited for those who prefer a higher view of the road ahead. The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is 2 cm less likely to scrape its chin on a steep ramp than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback thanks to its higher ground clearance. There's a negligible 2 cm gap in wheelbase, meaning both the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback should handle motorway cruising similarly.
Measurements
Length
436.9 cm (+1.3)
435.6 cm
Height
145 cm
157.5 cm (+12.5)
Body width
179.1 cm
182.6 cm (+3.5)
Width including mirrors
N/A
210 cm
Ground clearance
13 cm
15 cm (+2)
Wheelbase
263.9 cm
265.9 cm (+2)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.8 m²
8 m² (+0.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
436.9 cm
21.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
435.6 cm
17 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
145 cm
2.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
157.5 cm
5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
179.1 cm
2.6 cm wider than the average Hatchback
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
13 cm
0.9 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
263.9 cm
4.8 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
265.9 cm
6.5 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.8 m²
0.5 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
8 m²
0.4 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
For storage space with the seats up, there's no contest here; the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric effectively provides several moving boxes of extra storage compared to the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric offers 1,300 L (VDA) of total cargo volume, which is way above average for crossover.
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.
504 L
722 L (+218)
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
504 L
21 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
N/A
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.
-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 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, with each using a 5-door configuration. There is no advantage for either model when it comes to passenger numbers, since both offer a 5-seat configuration. At 232 kg heavier, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric sits in a very different weight class to the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, something that can have a noticeable impact on performance, economy, and wear on consumables.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
N/A
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,388 kg
1,620 kg (+232)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
N/A
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,388 kg
135 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
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.
+6%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback 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 47.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 56.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
47.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
56.5 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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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Toyota 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.