Volkswagen Golf vs Hyundai Kona Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Hyundai Kona
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,963 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Hyundai Kona width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Kona is 3.6 in shorter (167.6 in vs 164.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona is 3.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 61.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 102.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona has 1.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona is 120 lb heavier (2,963 lb vs 3,083 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona has 1.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona is 3.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 61.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona is 120 lb heavier (2,963 lb vs 3,083 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Kona is 3.6 in shorter (167.6 in vs 164.0 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 — Hyundai Kona is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Hyundai Kona
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Kona — Hyundai Kona has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Kona — Based on length × width (Hyundai Kona)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Hyundai Kona | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 164.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 61.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 102.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,963 lb | 3,083 lb | 120 lb |
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