2021 Toyota Land Cruiser vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
Which is bigger, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
There is a large difference in length between the two models, with the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser being 62.4 cm longer than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is a substantial 17.4 cm wider than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, which will be immediately obvious the moment you pull into a standard parking space. There is a staggering 37.5 cm between their rooflines, with the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser looming high above the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser clears obstacles by an extra 8.5 cm, making the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric look quite low to the ground in comparison. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser feels a bit more planted on the motorway thanks to its 19.1 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
498 cm (+62.4)
435.6 cm
Height
195 cm (+37.5)
157.5 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
200 cm (+17.4)
182.6 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+8.5)
210 cm
Ground clearance
23.5 cm (+19.1)
15 cm
Wheelbase
285 cm (+2)
265.9 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
498 cm
2.6 cm longer than the average SUV
435.6 cm
17 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
195 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average SUV
157.5 cm
5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
200 cm
4.3 cm wider than the average SUV
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
23.5 cm
1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
285 cm
5.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
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
The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 466 L (VDA) capacity that is average for its class. The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 1,300 L (VDA) capacity with the seats down that is way above average for its class.
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.
N/A
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.
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.
N/A
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 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%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser both feature a 5-door design. Both the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric and the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. In urban environments, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric's 1.2 m shorter turning circle provides a helpful difference in everyday convenience. You’ll feel every bit of that 875 kg difference when trying to accelerate or change direction in the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser compared to 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.8 m (+1.2)
10.6 m
Curb weight
2,495 kg (+875)
1,620 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.8 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
2,495 kg
48 kg heavier than the average SUV
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.
100%
0% less manoeuvrable than the average SUV
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 26 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26 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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