Comparison between:
- 2019 Hyundai KONA Electric 64 kWh
- 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh
- 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

	2019 Hyundai KONA Electric 64 kWh	2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh	2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium

Model alias	KONA EV 64 kWh	-	-
Trim	64 kWh	38.3 kWh	SEL Premium
Model year	2019	2020	2019
Market	North America, Europe, South Korea	North America, Europe	North America, Europe
Price	USD 36,950 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 35,706 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 39,000 (EU, Jul 2019)	-	USD 38,895 (USA, Jul 2019)

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body style	Sport utility vehicle (SUV)	Hatchback	Hatchback
Materials	-	Aluminium High tensile strength steel	Steel
Exterior colors	Galaxy Grey Metallic Ceramic Blue Metallic Chalk White Metallic Dark Knight Metallic Tangerine Comet Metallic Pulse Red Metallic Acid Yello Metallic	Phantom Black Polar White Iron Gray Intense Blue Fiery Red Fluidic Metal Electric Shadow Liquid Sand Typhoon Silver	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	Black Gray two-tone Electric Shadow	Titan Black Shetland Beige
Number of doors	4	5	4
Number of seats	5	5	5
Length	164.6 in 4180 mm	176.0 in 4470 mm	168.1 in 4270 mm
Width	70.9 in 1800 mm	71.7 in 1820 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	58.3 in 1482 mm
Wheelbase	102.4 in 2600 mm	106.3 in 2700 mm	103.5 in 2629 mm
Front track	61.6 in 1564 mm	61.2 in 1555 mm	60.4 in 1533 mm
Rear track	62.0 in 1575 mm	61.6 in 1564 mm	59.2 in 1503 mm
Clearance	6.2 in 158 mm	5.5 in 140 mm	5.6 in 143 mm
Front headroom	39.6 in 1005 mm	39.5 in 1004 mm	40.1 in 1018 mm
Rear headroom	37.7 in 957 mm	37.4 in 950 mm	38.1 in 967 mm
Front shoulder room	55.5 in 1410 mm	56.1 in 1425 mm	55.9 in 1420 mm
Rear shoulder room	54.5 in 1385 mm	55.0 in 1396 mm	53.9 in 1369 mm
Front hip room	53.3 in 1354 mm	53.8 in 1366 mm	57.8 in 1469 mm
Rear hip room	52.2 in 1326 mm	52.9 in 1344 mm	56.7 in 1440 mm
Front legroom	41.5 in 1054 mm	44.7 in 1136 mm	41.2 in 1046 mm
Rear legroom	33.4 in 848 mm	31.5 in 800 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	357.0 l 12.61 ft³ 0.36 m³	341.0 l 12.04 ft³ 0.34 m³
Maximum trunk volume	1114.0 l 39.34 ft³ 1.11 m³	1417.0 l 50.04 ft³ 1.42 m³	1231.0 l 43.47 ft³ 1.23 m³
Curb weight	3714.79 lb 1685 kg	3366.46 lb 1527 kg	3560.47 lb 1615 kg
Payload	1069.24 lb 485 kg	976.65 lb 443 kg	892.87 lb 405 kg
GVWR	4784.03 lb 2170 kg	4343.11 lb 1970 kg	4453.34 lb 2020 kg
Drag coefficient	0.29 Cd	0.24 Cd	0.27 Cd
Additional information	Cargo and passenger volume are VDA stated for Europe. US cargo volume with rear seats up is 19.2 cu.ft. / 543.68 l US cargo volume with rear seats down is 45.8 cu.ft. / 1296.9 l US passenger volume without pano sunroof is 94.1 cu.ft. / 2664.6 l US total volume without pano sunroof is 113.3 cu.ft. / 3208.3 l	Curb weight excludes driver weight. Overhang front / rear - 880 / 890 mm	-

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer	Siemens	-	Volkswagen
Model	-	-	EEM 100
Electric motor type	Permanent magnet synchronous	Permanent magnet synchronous	Permanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motor	Front	Front	Front
Power	150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps	101 kW 136.1 hp 138.0 ps	100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps
Maximum power RPM	-	2850 - 6000 rpm	3300 - 12000 rpm
Torque	395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb	295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb	290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM	-	1000 - 2850 rpm	-
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driving modes	Eco Comfort Sport	Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport	Eco Eco+ Normal
Additional information	The electric motor manufacturer has not been officially confirmed by Hyundai. Three levels of regenerative braking.	-	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

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed	103.8 mph 167.0 km/h	102.5 mph 165.0 km/h	93.2 mph 150.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h	7.60 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

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving range

EPA: 257.9 mi / 415.0 km
WLTP: 279.0 mi / 449.0 km

EPA: 170.0 mi / 273.6 km
WLTP: 193.2 mi / 311.0 km

NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km
EPA: 125.0 mi / 201.2 km

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiency

EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 120 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 132 MPGe
WLTP, CMB: 15.4 kWh/100 km

EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 121 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 133 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 145 MPGe

NEDC, CMB: 13.2 kWh/100 km
EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy class

A+

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	10.6 m 34.78 ft	10.9 m 35.76 ft
Lock-to-lock turns	2.5	2.85	2.76
Additional information	-	Overall steering gear ratio - 15:1:1	-

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmission	Automatic single-speed reduction gear	Automatic single-speed reduction gear	Automatic single-speed reduction gear
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive (FWD)	Front-wheel drive (FWD)	Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Axle ratio	7.981	7.412	3.61
Additional information	-	-	Gearbox model - EQ 270

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	Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs)	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	Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers	Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes	Discs	Discs	Discs
Additional information	-	Front brakes diameter - 280 mm Rear brakes diameter - 284 mm	Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

7Jx17

6.5Jx16 ET45

6.5Jx16 ET46

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

215/55R17 94V

205/60R16 R

205/55R16 91H

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Manufacturer	LG Chem	LG Chem	Samsung SDI
Model	NCM 622	LGX E63 (NCM 622)	-
Type of rechargeable battery	Li-Ion Polymer	Li-Ion Polymer	Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity	64 kWh	38.3 kWh	35.8 kWh
Number of cells	294	176	264
Number of modules	5	-	27
Voltage	356 V	319.4 V	323 V
Energy density	-	112.4 Wh/kg	-
Weight	-	791.46 lb 359 kg	701.07 lb 318 kg
Location	Under the floor, mid-rear	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle
Cooling	Water-based coolant circulation	Water-based coolant circulation	Passive cooling
Additional information	Heat pump for warming up the battery is available only in select markets such as Canada	Total battery capacity - 40.4 kWh Optional battery heater. Quoted battery density above is without a battery heater. Energy density with battery heater - 111.2 Wh/kg.	-

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging type

ICCB cable for AC charging, 2.1 kW
POD Point Wallbox, 7.2 kW
Public CCS, 50 kW
Public CCS, 100 kW

Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 2.1 kW
POD Point Wallbox, 7.2 kW
Public CCS, 50 kW
Public CCS, 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

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging port

Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW

Onboard charger, Type 1, 7.2 kW
Onboard charger, Type 2, 7.2 kW

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging time

Public CCS 100 kW, 0:39
Public CCS 50 kW, 1:17
POD Point Wallbox, 8:54
ICCB cable for AC charging, 30:29

Public CCS 100 kW, 0:23
Public CCS 50 kW, 0:46
POD Point Wallbox, 5:20
Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 18:15

CCS fast charging 50 kW, 0:34
CCS fast charging 40 kW, 0:43
Wall box 7.2 kW, 4:55
Wall box 3.6 kW, 9:50
Standard wall socket 230V, 15:24
Standard wall socket 110/120V, 29:30

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional features

Front cup holders (S)
Metallic paint (O)
Roof rails (S)
Anti-lock brake system (S)
Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian recognition (S)
Blind spot detection (S)
Cruise control - smart adaptive speed control with stop/go (S)
Drive mode selector (S)
Electric parking brake (S)
Electronic stability control (S)
Forward collision warning (S)
Front and rear parking sensors (S)
Front, front side and curtain airbags (S)
Hill-start assist control (S)
Immobiliser (S)
Keyless entry with engine start/stop button (S)
Lane allow assist (S)
Lane keep assist (S)
Rear camera and guidance system for parking (S)
Rear cross traffic alert (S)
Rear cross traffic alert (S)
Rear parking sensors (S)
Regenerative brake shift paddles (S)
Remote control central locking (S)
Tyre pressure monitoring system (S)
7-inch touchscreen with audio and smart device integration (S)
8-inch touchscreen with navigation, TMC, Mapcare, LIVE services (S)
Android Auto and Appl 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)
Head-up display (S)
Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S)
6 x speakers (2 front, 2 rear, 2 tweeters) (S)
8 x speakers and subwoofer with KRELL Premium Audio (S)
USB charger on center console (S)
Wireless charging pad for smartphones (S)
Adjustable head restraints (S)
Driver's seat manual adjustments (S)
Front and rear seat power adjustment, including height (S)
Front passenger's seat manual adjustments (S)
Heated and ventilated front seats (S)
Manual driver seat height adjustment (S)
Power lumbar support for driver's seat (S)
Heated stearing wheel (S)
Height and reach adjustble steering column (S)
Leather wrapped steering wheel (S)
Steering wheel audio control (S)
Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor (S)
Body-coloured exterior door handles (S)
Chrome coloured interior door handles (S)
One-touch power front windows with anti-trap mechanism (S)
Power rear windows (S)
Privacy glass - rear side and tailgate (S)
Solarg glass with windscreen shade band (S)
Windscreen auto defog function (S)
Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S)
Auto-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)
Power-adjusting heated side mirrors (S)
Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S)
Front and center interior lights (S)
Full LED headlights (S)
Halogen headlights (S)
High beam assist (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED positioning lights (S)
LED rear lights (S)
Side mirrors cornering lights (S)
Static cornering lights (S)
Cloth (S)
Leather surfaces on seats (S)

SmartSense active safety and driving assistance systems (S)
10.25-inch AVN screen (S)
7-inch LCD console display (S)
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support (S)
Audio Video Navigation system (O)
Blue Link connectivity services (S)
Multi-Bluetooth function (with 10.25-inch AVN option only) (S)
Blue ambient lighting (S)
Black cloth (S)
Dark Chrome Accent dashboard garnish (O)
Leather in four color options (O)

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)

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional information

For the MY 2018 the e-Golf is in very short supply for the US and in select states: California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, D.C.

2019 Hyundai KONA Electric 64 kWh

2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh

2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium