Volkswagen Golf vs Hyundai Kona Electric Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Hyundai Kona Electric
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,945 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Hyundai Kona Electric width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Kona Electric is 3.0 in shorter (167.6 in vs 164.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona Electric is 3.0 in taller (58.2 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 831 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 3,776 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona Electric is 831 lb heavier (2,945 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 3.0 in taller (58.2 in vs 61.2 in)
- Length: Hyundai Kona Electric is 3.0 in shorter (167.6 in vs 164.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 102.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Kona Electric — Hyundai Kona Electric is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Hyundai Kona Electric
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Kona Electric — Hyundai Kona Electric has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Kona Electric — Based on length × width (Hyundai Kona Electric)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Hyundai Kona Electric | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 164.6 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 61.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 102.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,945 lb | 3,776 lb | 831 lb |
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