Volkswagen Golf vs Hyundai Kona Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Hyundai Kona
- Length165.4 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,102 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Hyundai Kona width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 in shorter (165.4 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.6 in narrower (70.3 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona is 3.3 in taller (58.2 in vs 61.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Kona has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona is 78 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 3,113 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Hyundai Kona is 3.3 in taller (58.2 in vs 61.5 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona is 78 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 3,113 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Kona has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.6 in narrower (70.3 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 in shorter (165.4 in vs 165.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Hyundai Kona
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Hyundai Kona | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 165.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 61.5 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,035 lb | 3,113 lb | 78 lb |
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