Comparison between:
- 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric Ultimate 64 kWh
- 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric Ultimate 64 kWh | 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | |
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| Model alias | KONA EV 64 kWh KONA Electric Premium SE | - |
| Trim | Ultimate 64 kWh | SE |
| Model year | 2021 | 2017 |
| Market | North America, Europe, South Korea | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 45,400 (USA, Jan 2021) GBP 41,500 (UK, Jan 2021) | USD 30,495 (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 | Ultra Black Chalk White Sonic Silver Ceramic Blue Pulse Red Galactic Gray | 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 | 4 | 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 | Siemens | Volkswagen |
| Model | - | EEM 100 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| 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 |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | 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 |
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 | 7.60 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 |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 258.0 mi / 415.2 km WLTP: 279.0 mi / 449.0 km | NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA: 125.0 mi / 201.2 km |
Energy efficiency
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 | 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 |
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 |
| 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 | Samsung SDI |
| Model | NCM 622 | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 35.8 kWh |
| Number of cells | 294 | 264 |
| Number of modules | 5 | 27 |
| Voltage | 356 V | 323 V |
| Weight | - | 701.07 lb 318 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Passive cooling |
| Additional information | Structure - 3P98S Cell type - prismatic | - |
Charging type
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 | 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 | Onboard charger, Type 1 Onboard charger, Type 2 |
Charging time
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 | 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 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Cargo net (S) Dual level cargo floor (S) Front cup holders (S) Rear spoiler integrated with CHMSL (S) Rear–seat center armrest mounted cupholders (S) Roof antenna, shark fin (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm (S) Blind-Spot Collision Warning (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety locks (rear) (S) Drive mode selector (S) Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (S) Driver Attention Warning (S) Electric Brake-Booster (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock (S) Electronic stability control with Traction Control (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (S) Front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Hill-start assist control (S) Immobiliser (S) Lane Keeping Assist (S) LATCH (S) OCS seat weight sensor and seat track sensor (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (S) Power lumbar support for front seats (S) Proximity key entry with push button start (S) Rear camera and guidance system for parking (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors ( (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (S) 10.25-inch color touchscreen (AVN 5.0 Wide) with audio and smart device integration (S) 315W Infinity premium audio with Clari-Fi Music Restoration Technology (S) 7-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone connection (S) Blue Link Connected Car System (S) Blue Link Remote Charge Access (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Dual USB outlets (1x 1.0-amp and 1x 2.0-amp) (S) Heads-up Display, pop-up combiner type (S) Multiple Device Connection (S) Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S) Shift knob (S) 8 x speakers (2 front, 2 rear, 2 tweeters, center front, subwoofer) (S) Wireless Device Charging (For Supported Devices) (S) Automatic temperature control (S) Cabin air filter (S) Heater + PTC Heater (S) 6-way manually adjustable passenger seat (S) 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints (S) 8-way power adjustable driver's seat (S) Dual seatback map pockets (S) Heated front seats (S) Ventilated front seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel audio, Bluetooth, and cruise controls (S) Tilt adjustable, telescoping steering wheel (S) Body-coloured exterior door handles (S) Chrome coloured interior door handles (S) Door armrests (S) Door storage pockets (S) Dual vanity mirror with cover on sunvisors with sliding function and illumination (S) Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Front and rear bottle holders (S) Front and rear power Window Switches (S) Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) (S) Power door locks (S) Power tilt-and-slide sunroof (S) Privacy Glass on the rear (S) Rain-sensing windshield wipers (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Safety one-touch front auto up/down power windows (S) Solar front glass on front door and windshield (S) Windscreen auto defog function (S) Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S) Body-coloured side mirrors (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Power-adjusting heated side mirrors (S) Rearview EC Mirror with HomeLink & Compass (S) Side mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators (S) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off (S) Front and center interior lights (S) High Beam Assist (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED maplights (S) LED taillights (S) Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) w/ LED brake light (S) Side mirrors cornering lights (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) 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) 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) 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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | The model was available in the US in the late fall of 2017. |
| 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric Ultimate 64 kWh | 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE |