2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate vs 2023 Hyundai Kona
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate or 2023 Hyundai Kona?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate is an additional 28.1 cm longer than the 2023 Hyundai Kona, giving it a more elongated and sleek profile. Shoulder room will likely feel similar in both of these vehicles, as the 2023 Hyundai Kona has just 3.6 cm of extra width over the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate. The extra 9.8 cm of height in the 2023 Hyundai Kona creates a slightly more airy feel inside the cabin than in the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate. Any difference in rear legroom will be practically unnoticeable, as the wheelbase is only 0.9 cm longer in the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate.
Measurements
Length
463.1 cm (+28.1)
435 cm
Height
148.7 cm
158.5 cm (+9.8)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.9 cm
182.5 cm (+3.6)
Ground clearance
N/A (+0.9)
17 cm
Wheelbase
266.9 cm (+0.3)
266 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
463.1 cm
11.4 cm shorter than the average Estate
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
148.7 cm
1.4 cm taller than the average Estate
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.9 cm
5.2 cm narrower than the average Estate
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
N/A
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
266.9 cm
10.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
266 cm
6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Whether seats are up or down, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate wins, offering a significant 145 L and a large 342 L (VDA) lead.
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.
611 L (+145)
466 L
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.
1,642 L (+342)
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.
209.9 L per m (+35.6)
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.
117.3 L per m² (+21.8)
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.
611 L
63 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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.
1,642 L
73 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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.
113%
VDA: above class average (+13%)
97%
VDA: below class average (-3%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2023 Hyundai Kona and 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate feature a 5-door configuration, offering the same level of accessibility for passengers. Whether you'd choose the 2023 Hyundai Kona or the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate, you’ll have space for up to 5 occupants. Expect to put in a little more work in the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate during tight turns, given its 0.7 m wider radius.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.3 m (+0.7)
10.6 m
Curb weight
N/A
1,295 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
N/A
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.
101%
1% more manoeuvrable than the average Estate
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate or 2023 Hyundai Kona fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate 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 43 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43 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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