Comparison between:
- 2023 Hyundai KONA Electric 64 kWh
- 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 Hyundai KONA Electric 64 kWh | 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium | |
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| Model alias | KONA EV 64 kWh | - |
| Trim | 64 kWh | SEL Premium |
| Model year | 2023 (MY23) | 2019 (MY19) |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 43,500 (Germany, Feb 2023) | USD 38,895 (USA, Jul 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback |
| Materials | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Galactic Grey Dark Knight Pulse Red Phantom Black Drive in Jeju Atlas White Cyber Grey Ignite Flame Surfy Blue Misty Jungle | Atlantic Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl Great Falls Green Metallic Indium Grey Metallic Pure White Urano Grey White Silver Metallic Oryx White Pearl |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Titan Black Shetland Beige |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 164.6 in 4180 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.5 in 2070 mm | 79.8 in 2027 mm |
| Height | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 58.3 in 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 103.5 in 2629 mm |
| Front track | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 60.4 in 1533 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 59.2 in 1503 mm |
| Clearance | 6.2 in 158 mm | 5.6 in 143 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1005 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | 38.1 in 967 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 55.9 in 1420 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.5 in 1385 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.3 in 1354 mm | 57.8 in 1469 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.2 in 1326 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.4 in 848 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2661.8 l 94.00 ft3 2.66 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 2993.8 l 105.72 ft3 2.99 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 332.0 l 11.72 ft3 0.33 m3 | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1114.0 l 39.34 ft3 1.11 m3 | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3836.04 lb 1740 kg | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg |
| Payload | 925.94 lb 420 kg | 892.87 lb 405 kg |
| GVWR | 4761.98 lb 2160 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
| Additional information | SAE cargo volume with rear seats up is 19.2 cu.ft. / 543.68 l SAE cargo volume with rear seats down is 45.8 cu.ft. / 1296.9 l SAE passenger volume is 92.4 cu.ft. / 2616.5 l SAE total volume is 111.7 cu.ft. / 3163 l | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Volkswagen |
| Model | - | EEM 100 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3600 rpm | 3300 - 12000 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 3300 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Normal |
| Additional information | - | Three levels of regenerative braking Eco mode power - 70 kW Eco mode torque - 233 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 211 Nm |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | 9.60 s |
| Additional information | - | Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 13 s Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco+ mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 19 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 300.7 mi / 484.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA, CMB: 123.0 mi / 197.9 km Real range, CMB: 144.8 mi / 233.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 14.7 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 13.8 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 122 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, HWY: 104 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 16 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+++ | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.9 m 35.76 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.5 | 2.76 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.981 | 3.61 |
| Additional information | - | Gearbox model - EQ 270 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing link) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 11.3 in 287 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 10.7 in 272 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94V | 205/55R16 91H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 35.8 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | Samsung SDI |
| Type | NCM622 | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 294 | 264 |
| Battery cell format | Prismatic | - |
| Cell configuration | 3p98s 3 cells in parallel 98 cells in series | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | 5 | 27 |
| Battery voltage | 356 V | 323 V |
| Weight | - | 701.07 lb 318 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Passive cooling |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 Type 2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 1.2 kW DC 50 kW AC 2.3 kW AC 3.6 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 40 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 100 kW, 0:39 DC 50 kW, 1:17 AC 7.2 kW, 8:54 | DC 50 kW, 0:34 DC 40 kW, 0:43 AC 7.2 kW, 4:55 AC 3.6 kW, 9:50 AC 2.3 kW, 15:24 AC 1.2 kW, 29:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Front cup holders (S) Roof rails (S) Adaptive cruise control with remote control and stop function (ASCC) (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Autonomous emergency braking with cyclist recognition (S) Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian recognition (S) Belt tensioners and belt force limiters at the front (S) Cruise control - smart adaptive speed control with stop/go (S) Drive mode selector (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency call system (eCall) (S) Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian and Cycle Detection (S) Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (S) Front parking assistance (O) Front, front side and curtain airbags (S) Height-adjustable seat belts in front (S) High Beam Assistance (HBA) (O) Highway Drive Assist (HDA) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobiliser (S) ISOFIX on reat outer seats with top tether anchorage points (S) Keyless entry with engine start/stop button (S) Lane Departure Warning System (LDW) (S) Lane Follow Assist (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (S) Rear camera and guidance system for parking (S) Rear cross traffic alert (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Seat belt reminders on all seats (S) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tyre Pressure Display (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 10.25-inch Driver's Supervision Instrument Cluster with TFT Display (S) 8-inch Widescreen Navigation with Bluelink & Mapcare (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone connection (S) Blue Link Connected Car System (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Front USB and AUX connections (S) Qi wireless charging pad (O) Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S) 6 x speakers including 2 front tweeters (S) Climate Control (S) Driver's Seat Manual Adjustments (S) Driver's seat manual height adjustment (S) Front passenger's seat manual adjustments (S) Heated front seats (S) Height adjustable headrests for front and rear seats (S) Power lumbar support for driver's seat (S) Power-adjustable front seats (O) Heated steering wheel (O) Height and reach adjustble steering column (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel audio controls (S) Body-coloured exterior door handles (S) Chrome coloured interior door handles (S) Climate Control with Automatic De-fog System for Front Windscreen (S) Heated insulated windscreen (O) Heated rear window with automatic switch-off (S) One-touch power front windows with anti-trap mechanism (S) Power front and rear windows (S) Privacy glazing on rear windows (O) Rear window wiper/washer system (S) Tinted windows with thermal insulation glazing (S) Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S) Automatically dimming interior mirror (O) Body-coloured side mirrors iwth integrated LED turn indicators (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Power-adjusting heated side mirrors (S) Power-folding side mirrors (O) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Footwell lighting front (O) Front and center interior lights (S) Full LED headlights (O) Halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED positioning lights (S) LED rear lights (O) Light sensor (S) Manual headlight range adjustment (S) Roof spoiler with 3rd brake light (S) Leather (S) | Adjustable cargo floor (S) e-Golf front grille with blue accent (S) Integrated rear spoiler (S) 3-point safety belts for all seating positions with pretensioners for driver and front passenger (S) Active Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Traffic Alert (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Anti-Slip Regulation (S) Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S) Autonomous Emergency Braking (S) Child safety locks on rear doors (S) City Emergency Braking (S) Cruise Control (S) Driver alertness detection (S) Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S) Driver and passenger front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system (S) Driver-only knee airbag (S) Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (S) Electronic Differential Lock (S) Electronic speed control (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) Engine Braking Assist (S) Forward Collision Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring (Front Assist) (S) Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S) Hydraulic Brake Assist (S) Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S) Intelligent Crash Response System (S) Isofix on rear seats (S) Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist) (S) LATCH (S) Maneuver Braking (S) Park Distance Control with Maneuver Braking (S) Parking Steering Assistant (S) Rearview camera (S) Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Side chest airbags for rear seats (S) Side curtain airbags for front seats (S) Side curtain airbags for rear seats (S) Side head airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Speed assist (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) XDS (Cross Differential System) (S) 2 x 12V power outlets: 1 in front center console, 1 in cargo area (S) 9.2-inch Discover Media touchscreen sound system with proximity sensor (S) Bluetooth with audio streaming for compatible devices (S) Color multi-function trip computer (S) Keyless entry with push-button start (S) MIB II infotainment system (S) MP3/WMA/FLAC-compatible CD player, AM/FM/HD Radio, SD memory card reader, and voice control (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription (S) 8 x speakers (S) USB port (S) Volkswagen Car-Net Guide & Inform (S) Volkswagen Digital Cockpit with 12.3-inch screen (S) VW Car-Net connected services (S) Climatronic automatic dual-zon A/C (S) Parking heater/ventilation (S) Energy-efficient auxilliary climate control heat pump (S) 6-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S) Front comfort seats (S) Heated front seats (S) Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel (S) Electrically heated windshield (S) Heated front washer nozzles (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down front and rear (S) Rain-sensing windshield wipers (S) Rear window wiper and washer system (S) Power-folding and adjustable side mirrors with turning signal (S) Self-dimming, frameless, interior rearview mirror (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Ambient lighting with illuminated footwell and doorsill scuff plates (S) Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S) High Beam Control (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED headlights with blue accents and low-speed corner-illuminating feature (S) LED rear lights (S) Leather gear knob (S) V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces (S) |
| 2023 Hyundai KONA Electric 64 kWh | 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium |