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Hyundai Kona vs VW Golf – Which one offers the better deal?
Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or VW Golf?
Kona
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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 range, the Hyundai Kona performs decisively better – achieving up to 514 km, about 371 km more than the VW Golf.
Golf
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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.
Kona
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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?
The VW Golf proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £25,200
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VW Golf
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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VW Golf
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
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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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.