2024 Volkswagen Passat vs 2023 Hyundai Kona
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat or 2023 Hyundai Kona?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 56.7 cm longer, 2024 Volkswagen Passat sits well ahead of 2023 Hyundai Kona in terms of body length. Shoulder room will likely feel similar in both of these vehicles, as the 2024 Volkswagen Passat has just 2.4 cm of extra width over the 2023 Hyundai Kona. A 8.8 cm difference in height ensures the 2023 Hyundai Kona is the more visible of the two in a busy car park compared to the 2024 Volkswagen Passat. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2024 Volkswagen Passat feels a bit more planted on the motorway thanks to its 18.1 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
491.7 cm (+56.7)
435 cm
Height
149.7 cm
158.5 cm (+8.8)
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.9 cm (+2.4)
182.5 cm
Ground clearance
N/A (+18.1)
17 cm
Wheelbase
284.1 cm (+1.2)
266 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
491.7 cm
17.2 cm longer than the average Estate
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
149.7 cm
2.4 cm taller than the average Estate
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.9 cm
0.8 cm wider 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
284.1 cm
6.4 cm longer 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
Across both cargo volume configurations, the 2024 Volkswagen Passat is more generous. It has a massive 224 L lead in the boot and a gigantic 620 L (VDA) of additional storage with the seats folded.
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.
690 L (+224)
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.
1,920 L (+620)
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.
227.9 L per m (+53.7)
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.
123.2 L per m² (+27.8)
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.
690 L
142 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.
1,920 L
351 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.
119%
VDA: above class average (+19%)
97%
VDA: below class average (-3%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
In terms of door count, the 2023 Hyundai Kona and 2024 Volkswagen Passat are matched exactly, each featuring 5 doors. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. The 2024 Volkswagen Passat needs only a whisker more room to U-turn at 1.4 m wider, a difference you’d rarely notice in daily driving. The 2024 Volkswagen Passat outweighs the 2023 Hyundai Kona by 283 kg, and that extra mass may contribute to a more solid feel on the road while increasing fuel use and reducing responsiveness in comparison.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12 m (+1.4)
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,578 kg (+283)
1,295 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12 m
0.8 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,578 kg
17 kg lighter than the average Estate
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 Estate
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Passat or 2023 Hyundai Kona fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Passat 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 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 29 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
29 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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