2023 Toyota Prius vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2023 Toyota Prius measures an extra 24.3 cm in length, providing a slightly more substantial footprint on the road than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. In terms of width, there is almost nothing between them; the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is a mere 4.4 cm wider than the 2023 Toyota Prius. The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric towers in height over the 2023 Toyota Prius by 15.5 cm, providing a much more commanding view of any traffic ahead. There is a negligible difference in ground clearance, with the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric sitting just 1.3 cm higher off the ground than the 2023 Toyota Prius. Both cars sit on nearly the same length wheelbase, with the 2023 Toyota Prius being just 9.1 cm longer than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric.
Measurements
Length
459.9 cm (+24.3)
435.6 cm
Height
142 cm
157.5 cm (+15.5)
Body width
178.2 cm
182.6 cm (+4.4)
Width including mirrors
N/A
210 cm
Ground clearance
13.7 cm
15 cm (+1.3)
Wheelbase
275 cm (+9.1)
265.9 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.2 m² (+0.2)
8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
459.9 cm
44.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
435.6 cm
17 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
142 cm
5.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
157.5 cm
5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
178.2 cm
1.7 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
13.7 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
275 cm
15.9 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.
8.2 m²
0.9 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
If boot space is a deal-breaker, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric’s 182 L (VDA) lead with the seats up makes it the obvious winner in this comparison. 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.
284 L
466 L (+182)
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.
674 L
722 L (+48)
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.
284 L
59 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
674 L
149 L more 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
In terms of door count, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2023 Toyota Prius are matched exactly, each featuring 5 doors. Both the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric and the 2023 Toyota Prius offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. A minor 0.1 m in turning circle separates these two, meaning they handle tight car parks almost equally. There’s a clear weight distinction here, with the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric being 75 kg more than its rival.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.5 m
10.6 m (+0.1)
Curb weight
1,545 kg
1,620 kg (+75)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,545 kg
292 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.
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
+6%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Prius 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 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 45 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45 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.