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Hyundai Kona vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (218 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (23100 £ vs 25200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or VW Golf?
Kona
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Hyundai Kona has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £ , while the VW Golf costs 25200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2138 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.60 L. The difference is about 3.50 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona performs decisively better – achieving up to 514 km, about 371 km more than the VW Golf.
Golf
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 333 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 7.80 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs distinct better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 420 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm difference.
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Kona
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, VW Golf is slight lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1370 kg. The difference is around 63 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers to a small extent more room – 466 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Kona performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1300 L, which is about 63 L more than the VW Golf.
When it comes to payload, VW Golf hardly perceptible takes the win – 508 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Golf is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
Hyundai Kona
VW Golf
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VW Golf
Hyundai Kona
5 (1 Reviews)
The Hyundai Kona wears its personality on the outside with bold styling and sprightly handling that turns city driving into something a little more fun than a commute. It blends practical space, modern tech and sensible running costs into a compact, stylish package — a smart pick if you want flair without paying luxury prices.
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VW Golf
4.6 (1 Reviews)
The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.
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Hyundai Kona
VW Golf
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
23100 - 41600 £
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Price
25200 - 47600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
377 - 514 km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
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Battery Capacity
1.3 - 65.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
0 - 163 g/km
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co2
25 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
38 - 47 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1370 - 1773 kg
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Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
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Trunk capacity
466 L
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Length
4350 - 4385 mm
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Length
4282 - 4296 mm
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Width
1825 mm
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Width
1789 mm
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Height
1580 - 1585 mm
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Height
1454 - 1483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1300 L
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Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
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Payload
420 - 490 kg
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
115 - 218 HP
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Power HP
116 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
162 - 210 km/h
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Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 160 kW
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Power kW
85 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
VW
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Is the Hyundai Kona offered with different drivetrains?
Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.