2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
Which is bigger, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measured bumper to bumper, 2020 Toyota Highlander extends 59.4 cm beyond 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, marking a substantial length advantage. The 2020 Toyota Highlander’s 10.4 cm width advantage over the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. The 2020 Toyota Highlander towers in height over the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric by 15.5 cm, providing a much more commanding view of any traffic ahead. A 5.3 cm larger ground clearance gap gives the 2020 Toyota Highlander a slightly more capable feel when the pavement gets rough vs the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2020 Toyota Highlander feels a bit more planted on the motorway thanks to its 19.1 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
495 cm (+59.4)
435.6 cm
Height
173 cm (+15.5)
157.5 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
193 cm (+10.4)
182.6 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+5.3)
210 cm
Ground clearance
20.3 cm (+19.1)
15 cm
Wheelbase
285 cm (+1.6)
265.9 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
435.6 cm
17 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
157.5 cm
5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
193 cm
8.1 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
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
285 cm
12.6 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
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is the definitive winner for the weekly shop with the seats up, but the 2020 Toyota Highlander is the undeniable master of maximum volume 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.
453 L
722 L (+269)
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.
2,387 L (+583)
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.
228.3 L per m (+54.3)
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.
118.3 L per m² (+23)
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.
453 L
286 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.
2,387 L
516 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.
90%
SAE: below class average (-10%)
96%
VDA: below class average (-4%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2020 Toyota Highlander both feature a 5-door design. The decent 3-seat difference in passenger capacity means the 2020 Toyota Highlander is more family-friendly than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. In urban environments, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric's 0.8 m shorter turning circle provides a helpful difference in everyday convenience. The 2020 Toyota Highlander outweighs the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric by 260 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
8 (+3)
5
Turning circle
11.4 m (+0.8)
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,880 kg (+260)
1,620 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,880 kg
248 kg heavier than the average Crossover
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.
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric fit in a standard parking space?
2020 Toyota Highlander 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 41 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 27.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
41 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
27.5 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 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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