2024 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 18.3 cm longer, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan offers a bit more physical presence on the road without sacrificing much in the way of urban agility compared to the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is barely wider than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, with a tiny 1.6 cm gap that you’d need a tape measure to truly spot. The extra 8.5 cm of height in the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan creates a slightly more airy feel inside the cabin than in the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. Any difference in rear legroom will be practically unnoticeable, as the wheelbase is only 1.7 cm longer in the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Measurements
Length
453.9 cm (+18.3)
435.6 cm
Height
166 cm (+8.5)
157.5 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.2 cm (+1.6)
182.6 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
210 cm
Ground clearance
N/A (+1.7)
15 cm
Wheelbase
267.6 cm (+0.4)
265.9 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
453.9 cm
1.3 cm longer than the average Crossover
435.6 cm
17 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
166 cm
3.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
157.5 cm
5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.2 cm
0.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
182.6 cm
2.3 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
210 cm
3.6 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
N/A
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
267.6 cm
4.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
265.9 cm
6.5 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Both cargo configurations favour the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, which beats the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric by a significant 186 L in the boot with the seats up and by a large 350 L (VDA) with the seats flat.
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.
652 L (+186)
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.
1,650 L (+350)
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
Frunk capacity
N/A
27 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.
220.6 L per m (+46.6)
174 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.
119.8 L per m² (+24.5)
95.3 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.
652 L
207 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,650 L
142 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
121%
VDA: above class average (+21%)
96%
VDA: below class average (-4%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan come with a 5-door setup, providing identical passenger access. In terms of seating capacity, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric matches the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan exactly, with each accommodating up to 5 people. You’ll find the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric a bit easier to flip around in a narrow street thanks to its 1.1 m turning circle advantage. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is 90 kg heavier, which may give it a slightly more planted feel on the motorway compared to the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.7 m (+1.1)
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,710 kg (+90)
1,620 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.7 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,710 kg
78 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,620 kg
12 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.
97%
3% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 48 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
48 cm
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
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