Comparison between:
- 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric Premium 64 kWh
- 2016 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.
| 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric Premium 64 kWh | 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium | |
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| Model alias | KONA EV Premium 64 kWh | - |
| Trim | Premium 64 kWh | SEL Premium |
| Model year | 2022 | 2016 |
| Market | United Kingdom | North America, Europe |
| Price | GBP 38,225 (UK, Mar 2021) | - |
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 | Deep Black Pearl Metallic Urano Gray Metallic Night Blue Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic Limestone Grey Pure White Pacific Blue |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Beige |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 165.6 in 4205 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 | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 57.1 in 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 103.6 in 2631 mm |
| Front track | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 60.8 in 1544 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 59.5 in 1511 mm |
| Clearance | 6.2 in 158 mm | 5.0 in 127 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1005 mm | 38.4 in 975 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | 38.1 in 968 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 | - |
| Rear hip room | 52.2 in 1326 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 | 2647.6 l 93.50 ft3 2.65 m3 |
| Total volume | 2993.8 l 105.72 ft3 2.99 m3 | 3293.2 l 116.30 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 332.0 l 11.72 ft3 0.33 m3 | 645.6 l 22.80 ft3 0.65 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1114.0 l 39.34 ft3 1.11 m3 | 1492.3 l 52.70 ft3 1.49 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3714.79 lb 1685 kg | 3390.71 lb 1538 kg |
| Payload | 1069.24 lb 485 kg | 930.35 lb 422 kg |
| GVWR | 4784.03 lb 2170 kg | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Volkswagen |
| Model | - | EEM 85 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3600 rpm | 3000 - 12000 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Normal |
| Additional information | - | Five levels of regenerative braking - D D1 D2 D3 and B Eco mode power and torque - 70 kW / 220 Nm Eco+ mode power and torque - 55 kW / 175 Nm |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | 10.40 s |
| Additional information | - | Eco mode top speed - 140 km/h Eco mode acceleration 0-100 km/h - 13.1 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: 300.7 mi / 484.0 km | EPA: 83.0 mi / 133.6 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 | EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 105 MPGe EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe |
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 | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 10.9 m 35.76 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.5 | - |
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 | - | 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 Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | 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 |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | - | Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in |
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.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | Panasonic-Sanyo |
| Model | NCM 622 | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 24.2 kWh |
| Number of cells | 294 | 264 |
| Number of modules | 5 | 27 |
| Voltage | 356 V | 323 V |
| Energy density | - | 126 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 701.07 lb 318 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Passive cooling |
| Additional information | Battery heater Structure - 3P98S Cell type - prismatic | - |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 10.5 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 100 kW | Standard wall socket, 1.2 kW Standard wall socket, 2.3 kW Wall box, 3.6 kW Wall box, 7.2 kW CCS fast charging, 40 kW CCS fast charging, 50 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 10.5 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging 100 kW, 0:39-0:47 DC charging 50 kW, 1:04-1:17 | CCS fast charging 50 kW, 0:24 CCS fast charging 40 kW, 0:29 Wall box 7.2 kW, 3:11 Wall box 3.6 kW, 6:44-8:00 Standard wall socket 230V, 10:32-13:00 Standard wall socket 110/120V, 20:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Front cup holders (S) Roof rails (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian recognition (S) Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) (S) Cruise control - smart adaptive speed control with stop/go (S) Drive mode selector (S) eCall (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian and Cycle Detection (S) Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (S) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front, front side and curtain airbags (S) Highway Drive Assist (HDA) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobiliser (S) Intelligent Speed Limit Warning (S) Keyless entry with engine start/stop button (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 Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCA) (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tyre Pressure Display (S) 10.25-inch Driver's Supervision Instrument Cluster with TFT Display (S) 10.25-inch Widescreen Navigation with Bluelink & Mapcare (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone connection (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Driver's supervision instrument cluster with 7-inch TFT display (S) Front USB and AUX connections (S) Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S) 8 x speakers and 1 subwoofer KRELL Premium Audio (S) USB charger on center console (S) Wireless Phone Charging Pad (S) Climate Control (S) Adjustable head restraints (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) Power lumbar support for driver's seat (S) Heated Steering Wheel (S) Height and reach adjustble steering column (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel audio controls (S) Automatic Windscreen Wipers with Rain Sensor (S) Body-coloured exterior door handles (S) Chrome coloured interior door handles (S) Climate Control with Automatic De-fog System for Front Windscreen (S) One-touch power front windows with anti-trap mechanism (S) Power front and rear windows (S) Privacy Glass - Rear Side and Tailgate (S) Solar Glass with Windscreen Shade Band (S) Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S) Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror (S) Body-coloured side mirrors (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Power-adjusting and power-folding heated side mirrors (S) Ambient lighting (S) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Front and center interior lights (S) Full LED headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED positioning lights (S) LED taillights (S) Side mirrors cornering lights (S) Cloth (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) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Anti-Slip Regulation (S) Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (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 (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) LATCH (S) Park Distance Control (Park Pilot) (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) Bluetooth with audio streaming for compatible devices (S) Color multi-function trip computer (S) Discover Pro 8-inch touchscreen navigation system with proximity sensor (S) Keyless entry (S) Keyless 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) VW Car-Net connected services (S) Climatronic automatic dual-zon A/C (S) Parking heater/ventilation (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) 8-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S) Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S) Front comfort seats (S) Heated front seats (S) Height-adjustable with telescopic steering column (S) Leather-wrapped, multi-function 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 interior rearview mirror with on/off switch (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S) Interior ambient lighting (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED reading lights (S) Leather gear knob (S) V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces (S) |
| 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric Premium 64 kWh | 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium |