2022 Volkswagen Virtus vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
Which is bigger, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 20.5 cm longer, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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. At 7.4 cm wider, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric occupies a bit more of the lane than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, giving it more road presence. From the comparison table, you can see that the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is 6.8 cm taller, which can make loading child seats or luggage slightly easier than in the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus sits 2.9 cm higher off the ground than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. Any difference in rear legroom will be practically unnoticeable, as the wheelbase is only 0.8 cm longer in the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric.
Measurements
Length
456.1 cm (+20.5)
435.6 cm
Height
150.7 cm
157.5 cm (+6.8)
Width (excluding mirrors)
175.2 cm
182.6 cm (+7.4)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+2.9)
210 cm
Ground clearance
17.9 cm
15 cm (+0.8)
Wheelbase
265.1 cm (+0)
265.9 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
435.6 cm
17 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
157.5 cm
5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
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
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
15 cm
3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
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
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is the definitive winner for the weekly shop with the seats up, but the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is the undeniable master of maximum volume with the seats down.
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.
521 L (+55)
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.
1,050 L
1,300 L (+250)
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.
154.8 L per m
174 L per m (+19.2)
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.
88.4 L per m²
95.3 L per m² (+6.9)
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.
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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.
1,050 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
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.
96%
VDA: below class average (-4%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 4-door layout of the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. A minor 0.5 m in turning circle separates these two, meaning they handle tight car parks almost equally. This 520 kg weight gap is massive, fundamentally changing everything from braking to suspension wear.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.1 m
10.6 m (+0.5)
Curb weight
1,100 kg
1,620 kg (+520)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,100 kg
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
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.
109%
9% more manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric fit in a standard parking space?
2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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 49.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 46.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
46.5 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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