Volkswagen Beetle vs Hyundai Kona Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Hyundai Kona
- Length168.7 in – 168.8 in
- Height58.0 in – 59.1 in
- Wheelbase100.0 in – 100.1 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in – 6.3 in
- Curb weight3,020 lb – 3,272 lb
- Width71.7 in – 71.9 in
- Hyundai Kona width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Kona is 2.9 in shorter (168.8 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Kona is 0.9 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona is 3.0 in taller (58.5 in vs 61.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Kona has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (100.0 in vs 102.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 33 lb heavier (3,146 lb vs 3,113 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona is 3.0 in taller (58.5 in vs 61.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Kona has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (100.0 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Hyundai Kona is 2.9 in shorter (168.8 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Kona is 0.9 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Kona — Hyundai Kona is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Hyundai Kona
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Kona — Hyundai Kona is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Kona — Hyundai Kona has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Kona — Based on length × width (Hyundai Kona)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Hyundai Kona | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.8 in | 165.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 70.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 61.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 102.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 6.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,146 lb | 3,113 lb | 33 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 168.7 in – 168.8 in).
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