2024 Hyundai Kona Electric vs 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Which is bigger, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 sits 22.8 cm longer than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, representing a noticeable step up in total length. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is barely wider than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, with a tiny 2.6 cm gap that you’d need a tape measure to truly spot. Passenger headroom is likely to be comparable in both vehicles, as the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is only 3.7 cm taller than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. You’d need a ruler to spot the 1 cm clearance gap between these two models. With an extra 10.7 cm between the wheels, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 should offer a noticeably smoother ride than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric.
Measurements
Length
435.6 cm
458.4 cm (+22.8)
Height
157.5 cm
161.2 cm (+3.7)
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.6 cm
185.2 cm (+2.6)
Width (including mirrors)
210 cm
210.8 cm (+1)
Ground clearance
15 cm
16 cm (+10.7)
Wheelbase
265.9 cm
276.6 cm (+0.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435.6 cm
17 cm shorter than the average Crossover
458.4 cm
5.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
157.5 cm
5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
161.2 cm
1.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.6 cm
2.3 cm narrower than the average Crossover
185.2 cm
0.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
210 cm
3.6 cm wider than the average Crossover
210.8 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
16 cm
2.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
265.9 cm
6.5 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
276.6 cm
4.2 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Across both cargo volume configurations, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is more generous. It has a significant 77 L lead in the boot and a large 275 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.
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)
Frunk capacity
27 L
N/A
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 L per m
197.3 L per m (+23.3)
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.
95.3 L per m²
106.5 L per m² (+11.2)
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 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.
96%
VDA: below class average (-4%)
108%
VDA: above class average (+8%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 both feature a 5-door design. You get the same number of seats in both models, as the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric and the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 are each configured for 5 passengers. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference doing a U-turn, as the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric has a turning circle of only 0.4 m wider than the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4. At 271 kg heavier, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 sits in a very different weight class to the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, something that can have a noticeable impact on performance, economy, and wear on consumables.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.6 m (+0.4)
10.2 m
Curb weight
1,620 kg
1,891 kg (+271)
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
1,620 kg
12 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,891 kg
259 kg heavier 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.
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric or 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric 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 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57 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 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 44.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 45.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
44.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45.5 cm
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