Volkswagen Golf vs Hyundai Ioniq EV Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Hyundai Ioniq EV
- Length165.4 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,102 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Hyundai Ioniq EV width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 10.6 in shorter (165.4 in vs 176.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Ioniq EV has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Ioniq EV is 395 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 3,430 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Ioniq EV is 395 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 3,430 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 10.6 in shorter (165.4 in vs 176.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Ioniq EV has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 10.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Hyundai Ioniq EV
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Hyundai Ioniq EV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 176.0 in | 10.6 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 71.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.3 in | 4.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,035 lb | 3,430 lb | 395 lb |
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