Volkswagen Golf vs Hyundai Kona Electric Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Hyundai Kona Electric
- Length167.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,901 lb – 3,080 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Hyundai Kona Electric width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Kona Electric is 1.9 in shorter (167.5 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona Electric is 4.0 in taller (57.2 in vs 61.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 102.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona Electric has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona Electric is 785 lb heavier (2,991 lb vs 3,776 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona Electric is 785 lb heavier (2,991 lb vs 3,776 lb)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona Electric has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona Electric is 4.0 in taller (57.2 in vs 61.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Hyundai Kona Electric is 1.9 in shorter (167.5 in vs 165.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Kona Electric — Hyundai Kona Electric is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Hyundai Kona Electric
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Kona Electric — Hyundai Kona Electric has 0.8 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Hyundai Kona Electric | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.5 in | 165.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 61.2 in | 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 102.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,991 lb | 3,776 lb | 785 lb |
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