Hyundai Kona vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Kona · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length164.0 in
- Height61.0 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight2,890 lb – 3,276 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Kona is 4.8 in shorter (164.0 in vs 168.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Kona is 1.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona is 2.7 in taller (61.0 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Kona has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 100.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 59 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 3,142 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona is 2.7 in taller (61.0 in vs 58.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Kona is 4.8 in shorter (164.0 in vs 168.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Kona has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 100.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 59 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 3,142 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Kona — Hyundai Kona is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Kona · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Kona — Hyundai Kona is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Kona — Hyundai Kona has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Kona — Based on length × width (Hyundai Kona)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Kona | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.0 in | 168.8 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 61.0 in | 58.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 100.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 5.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,083 lb | 3,142 lb | 59 lb |
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