Hyundai Kona vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Kona · Volkswagen GTI
- Length164.0 in
- Height61.0 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight2,890 lb – 3,276 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Kona is 4.0 in shorter (164.0 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.3 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona is 4.2 in taller (61.0 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona has 1.7 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona is 82 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 3,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona has 1.7 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.0 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona is 4.2 in taller (61.0 in vs 56.8 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona is 82 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 3,002 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Kona is 4.0 in shorter (164.0 in vs 168.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Kona — Hyundai Kona is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Kona · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Kona — Hyundai Kona has 1.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Kona — Based on length × width (Hyundai Kona)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Kona | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.0 in | 168.0 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 61.0 in | 56.8 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 5.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,083 lb | 3,002 lb | 82 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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