Comparison between:
- 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric Ultimate 64 kWh
- 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE

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

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)

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	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	-

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer	Siemens	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	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 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

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

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

Driving range

EPA, CMB: 258.0 mi / 415.2 km
WLTP, CMB: 279.0 mi / 449.0 km

NEDC, CMB: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km
EPA, CMB: 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, CTY: 132 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 120 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe
WLTP, CMB: 15.4 kWh/100 km

NEDC, CMB: 13.2 kWh/100 km
EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 111 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	10.9 m 35.76 ft
Lock-to-lock turns	2.5	2.76

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

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

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

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

7Jx17

6.5Jx16 ET46

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

215/55R17 94V

205/55R16 91H

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)	-
Anode materials	Graphite	-
Number of cells	294	264
Cell nominal voltage	3.6 V	-
Cell cutoff voltage	2.5 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
Cooling	Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump	Passive cooling
Additional information	Structure - 3P98S Cell type - prismatic	-

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

Onboard charger/Charging port

Type 1 CCS1
Type 2 CCS2

Type 1
Type 2

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

Charging type

AC 6 kW
DC 50 kW
DC 100 kW
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

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

Charging time

DC 100 kW, 0:54
DC 50 kW, 1:16
AC 7.2 kW, 9:30

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

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 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