Volkswagen GTI vs Hyundai Ioniq EV Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Hyundai Ioniq EV
- Length168.0 in
- Height56.8 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight2,972 lb – 3,031 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Hyundai Ioniq EV width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 8.0 in shorter (168.0 in vs 176.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Ioniq EV is 1.3 in taller (56.8 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Ioniq EV has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Ioniq EV has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Ioniq EV is 428 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,430 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Ioniq EV has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Ioniq EV is 428 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,430 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 8.0 in shorter (168.0 in vs 176.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Ioniq EV has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Ioniq EV is 1.3 in taller (56.8 in vs 58.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Hyundai Ioniq EV
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Ioniq EV — Hyundai Ioniq EV has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Hyundai Ioniq EV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.0 in | 176.0 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 58.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 106.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 5.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,002 lb | 3,430 lb | 428 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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