Comparison between:
- 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
- 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric 64 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric 64 kWh | |
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| Model alias | - | KONA EV 64 kWh |
| Trim | SE | 64 kWh |
| Model year | 2020 | 2022 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Price | USD 31,895 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 33,840 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 41,005 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 31,900 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 42,090 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 39,460 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 40,750 (IT, Jul 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel |
| Exterior colors | Atlantic Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl Great Falls Green Metallic Indium Grey Metallic Pure White Urano Grey White Silver Metallic Oryx White Pearl | Galactic Grey Dark Knight Pulse Red Phantom Black Drive in Jeju Atlas White Cyber Grey Ignite Flame Surfy Blue Misty Jungle |
| Interior colors | Titan Black Shetland Beige | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 168.1 in 4270 mm | 164.6 in 4180 mm |
| Width | 70.8 in 1798 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.8 in 2027 mm | 81.5 in 2070 mm |
| Height | 58.3 in 1482 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in 2629 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm |
| Front track | 60.4 in 1533 mm | 61.6 in 1564 mm |
| Rear track | 59.2 in 1503 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Clearance | 5.6 in 143 mm | 6.2 in 158 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 39.6 in 1005 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 967 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.9 in 1420 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm |
| Front hip room | 57.8 in 1469 mm | 53.3 in 1354 mm |
| Rear hip room | 56.7 in 1440 mm | 52.2 in 1326 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in 1046 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.6 in 904 mm | 33.4 in 848 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 | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 | 332.0 l 11.72 ft3 0.33 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 | 1114.0 l 39.34 ft3 1.11 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg | 3836.04 lb 1740 kg |
| Payload | 892.87 lb 405 kg | 925.94 lb 420 kg |
| GVWR | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 4761.98 lb 2160 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 Cd | 0.29 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 | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3300 - 12000 rpm | 3600 rpm |
| Torque | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco Comfort Sport |
| 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 | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.60 s | 7.90 s |
| Additional information | Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 13 s Eco mode top speed - 95 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 | NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA: 123.0 mi / 197.9 km Real range: 144.8 mi / 233.0 km | WLTP: 300.7 mi / 484.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 13.8 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 104 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, CTY: 122 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 16 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 14.7 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 | 10.9 m 35.76 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.76 | 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 | 7.981 |
| Additional information | Gearbox model - EQ 270 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing link) |
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 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 91H | 215/55R17 94V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | LG Chem |
| Model | - | NCM 622 |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 35.8 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Number of cells | 264 | 294 |
| Number of modules | 27 | 5 |
| Voltage | 323 V | 356 V |
| Weight | 701.07 lb 318 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, mid-rear |
| Cooling | Passive cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | - | Structure - 3P98S Cell type - prismatic |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | 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 | ICCB cable for AC charging, 2.1 kW POD Point Wallbox, 7.2 kW Public CCS, 50 kW Public CCS, 100 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 1 CCS1 Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | 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 | Public CCS 100 kW, 0:39 Public CCS 50 kW, 1:17 POD Point Wallbox, 8:54 ICCB cable for AC charging, 30:29 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) Adpative Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop and Go (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Anti-Slip Regulation (S) Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S) Blind Spot Monitor (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 with 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) LATCH (S) Rear Traffic Alert (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) 8-inch Composition 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) VW Car-Net connected services (S) Climatronic automatic dual-zon A/C (S) Parking heater/ventilation (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) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED rear lights (S) Cloth (S) Leather gear knob (S) | 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) |
| 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric 64 kWh |