2024 Volkswagen Golf vs 2023 Hyundai Kona
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or 2023 Hyundai Kona?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Our data shows a near match in vehicle length, with only 6.8 cm between 2023 Hyundai Kona and 2024 Volkswagen Golf. The 2023 Hyundai Kona is barely wider than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf, with a tiny 3.6 cm gap that you’d need a tape measure to truly spot. From the comparison table, you can see that the 2023 Hyundai Kona is 10.2 cm taller, which can make loading child seats or luggage slightly easier than in the 2024 Volkswagen Golf. The wheelbase on both vehicles is nearly identical, suggesting a similar level of high-speed stability.
Measurements
Length
428.2 cm
435 cm (+6.8)
Height
148.3 cm
158.5 cm (+10.2)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.9 cm
182.5 cm (+3.6)
Width (including mirrors)
207.3 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
N/A
17 cm (+4)
Wheelbase
262 cm
266 cm (+0.3)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
428.2 cm
13 cm longer than the average Hatchback
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
148.3 cm
0.4 cm taller than the average Hatchback
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.9 cm
2.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
207.3 cm
7.8 cm wider than the average Hatchback
N/A
Ground clearance
N/A
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
262 cm
2.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
266 cm
6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
If boot space is a deal-breaker, the 2023 Hyundai Kona’s 85 L (VDA) lead with the seats up makes it the obvious winner in this comparison. The 2023 Hyundai Kona is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 1,300 L (VDA) capacity with the seats down that is way above average for its class.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
381 L
466 L (+85)
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,300 L
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
722 L
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,804 L
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
N/A
174.2 L per m
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
N/A
95.5 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
381 L
38 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
466 L
21 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,300 L
208 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
722 L
17 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,804 L
67 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency score
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
97%
VDA: below class average (-3%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2023 Hyundai Kona and 2024 Volkswagen Golf both feature a 5-door design. You get the same number of seats in both models, as the 2023 Hyundai Kona and the 2024 Volkswagen Golf are each configured for 5 passengers. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference doing a U-turn, as the 2024 Volkswagen Golf has a turning circle of only 0.5 m wider than the 2023 Hyundai Kona. Both vehicles offer a similar level of agility, as the 2024 Volkswagen Golf carries just 12 kg of extra weight over the 2023 Hyundai Kona.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.1 m (+0.5)
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,307 kg (+12)
1,295 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.7 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,307 kg
54 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
1,295 kg
337 kg lighter than the average Crossover
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
94%
6% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or 2023 Hyundai Kona fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Golf parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 60.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
60.5 cm
2023 Hyundai Kona parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 46 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 57.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57.5 cm
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