2023 Hyundai Kona vs 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 would require an extra 23.4 cm of garage space length compared to the more compact 2023 Hyundai Kona. At only 2.7 cm wider, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 doesn't offer any significant width advantage or disadvantage over the 2023 Hyundai Kona. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 measures 2.7 cm taller than the 2023 Hyundai Kona, a small difference that won't change your view of the road. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 sits only 1 cm closer to the road than the 2023 Hyundai Kona, a small gap meaning they handle obstacles almost identically. Even the 10.6 cm wheelbase advantage helps the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 feel like a larger, more composed vehicle than the 2023 Hyundai Kona.
Measurements
Length
435 cm
458.4 cm (+23.4)
Height
158.5 cm
161.2 cm (+2.7)
Body width
182.5 cm
185.2 cm (+2.7)
Width including mirrors
N/A
210.8 cm
Ground clearance
17 cm (+1)
16 cm
Wheelbase
266 cm
276.6 cm (+10.6)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.9 m²
8.5 m² (+0.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
458.4 cm
5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
161.2 cm
1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
185.2 cm
0.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
N/A
210.8 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
16 cm
2.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
266 cm
6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
276.6 cm
4.2 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.9 m²
0.5 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
8.5 m²
0.1 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Whether seats are up or down, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 wins, offering a significant 77 L and a large 275 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.
466 L
543 L (+77)
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.
1,300 L
1,575 L (+275)
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.
722 L
858 L (+136)
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.
1,804 L
1,818 L (+14)
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.
174.2 L per m
197.3 L per m (+23.1)
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.
95.5 L per m²
106.5 L per m² (+11)
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.
466 L
21 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
543 L
98 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.
1,300 L
208 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,575 L
67 L more 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.
722 L
17 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
858 L
119 L more 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.
1,804 L
67 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,818 L
53 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency
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 values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
-3%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
+8%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2023 Hyundai Kona and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 come with a 5-door setup, providing identical passenger access. Whether you'd choose the 2023 Hyundai Kona or the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, you’ll have space for up to 5 occupants. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.4 m margin. There's a monumental difference in mass; the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is a staggering 596 kg heavier than the 2023 Hyundai Kona.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.6 m (+0.4)
10.2 m
Curb weight
1,295 kg
1,891 kg (+596)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
10.2 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,295 kg
337 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,891 kg
259 kg heavier than the average Crossover
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
+6%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 fit in a standard parking space?
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 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, and length clearance is 57.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57.5 cm
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 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 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 44.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 45.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
44.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45.5 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Hyundai and Volkswagen documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.