Volkswagen GTI vs Hyundai Kona Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Hyundai Kona
- 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 Kona width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Kona is 2.2 in shorter (168.0 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona is 4.7 in taller (56.8 in vs 61.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 102.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona has 1.7 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona is 112 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,113 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona has 1.7 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 6.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona is 4.7 in taller (56.8 in vs 61.5 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona is 112 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,113 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Kona is 2.2 in shorter (168.0 in vs 165.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 102.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Kona — Hyundai Kona is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Hyundai Kona
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Kona — Hyundai Kona has 1.7 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Hyundai Kona | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.0 in | 165.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 61.5 in | 4.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 102.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 6.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,002 lb | 3,113 lb | 112 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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