Hyundai Kona vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Kona · Volkswagen Golf
- Length164.0 in
- Height61.0 in – 61.6 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight2,890 lb – 3,276 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Kona is 3.6 in shorter (164.0 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona is 3.1 in taller (61.3 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona is 138 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 2,945 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona is 3.1 in taller (61.3 in vs 58.2 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona is 138 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 2,945 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Kona is 3.6 in shorter (164.0 in vs 167.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Kona — Hyundai Kona is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Kona · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Kona — Hyundai Kona has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Kona — Based on length × width (Hyundai Kona)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Kona | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.0 in | 167.6 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 61.3 in | 58.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 5.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,083 lb | 2,945 lb | 138 lb |
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