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Hyundai Kona vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or VW Golf?

Hyundai Kona vs VW Golf: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

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  • marginally cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • slightly more trunk space

VW Golf

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  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Kona

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai Kona is marginally cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the VW Golf costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,138 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers substantially more range – reaching up to 514 km, about 371 km more than the VW Golf.

Golf

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf offers visibly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 7.8 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is markedly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 172 km/h. The difference is around 98 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers clearly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, VW Golf is very slightly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,370 kg. The difference is around 63 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers slightly more boot space – 466 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Kona offers barely more capacity – up to 1,300 L, about 63 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries only slightly more – 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 clearly superior 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.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Hyundai Kona

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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 41,600 £
Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
48.4 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4,355 - 4,385 mm
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
162 - 172 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
VW
Is the Hyundai Kona offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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