Volkswagen GTI vs Hyundai Kona Electric Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Hyundai Kona Electric
- 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 Electric width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Kona Electric is 2.4 in shorter (168.0 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona Electric is 4.4 in taller (56.8 in vs 61.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 102.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona Electric has 1.2 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona Electric is 774 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,776 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona Electric is 774 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,776 lb)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Kona Electric has 1.2 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 6.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona Electric is 4.4 in taller (56.8 in vs 61.2 in)
- Length: Hyundai Kona Electric is 2.4 in shorter (168.0 in vs 165.6 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 Electric — Hyundai Kona Electric is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Hyundai Kona Electric
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Kona Electric — Hyundai Kona Electric has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Kona Electric — Based on length × width (Hyundai Kona Electric)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Hyundai Kona Electric | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.0 in | 165.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 61.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 102.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 6.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,002 lb | 3,776 lb | 774 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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