2025 Hyundai Kona vs 2024 Mazda CX-50
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MSRP$30,300 | MSRP$24,550 |
Listings214 | Listings357 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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2024 Mazda CX-50 Reviews SummaryNow in its second model year, the 2024 Mazda CX-50 sits on the more rugged end of the compact crossover SUV spectrum. It’s close in size to the Mazda CX-5, but is aimed at more outdoorsy customers. Those customers have plenty of other choices, though, including popular and well-established nameplates like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. The CX-50 doesn’t offend, but it doesn’t charm either. | |
2025 Hyundai Kona Reviews SummaryThat there are no major changes for the 2025 Hyundai Kona is neither a surprise nor a bad thing. Not a surprise because this second-generation model only made its debut a year ago, making it too soon to expect any major updates. And not a bad thing because, frankly, the second-generation Kona was already a great subcompact SUV. Time does not stand still, though, particularly when it comes to crossovers, so it’s time to find out how the Kona performs one year on and whether it continues to deliver value in an increasingly busy part of the market. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City24 | MPG City |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space31.4 cu ft | Cargo Space25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3706 lbs | Curb Weight3005 lbs |
Height63.5 in | Height62.2 in |
Length185.8 in | Length171.3 in |
Width80.8 in | Width71.9 in |
Wheelbase110.8 in | Wheelbase104.7 in |
Maximum Payload1142 lbs | Maximum Payload1085 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $30,300 | $24,550 |
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Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Now in its second model year, the 2024 Mazda CX-50 sits on the more rugged end of the compact crossover SUV spectrum. It’s close in size to the Mazda CX-5, but is aimed at more outdoorsy customers. Those customers have plenty of other choices, though, including popular and well-established nameplates like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4. The CX-50 doesn’t offend, but it doesn’t charm either. | That there are no major changes for the 2025 Hyundai Kona is neither a surprise nor a bad thing. Not a surprise because this second-generation model only made its debut a year ago, making it too soon to expect any major updates. And not a bad thing because, frankly, the second-generation Kona was already a great subcompact SUV. Time does not stand still, though, particularly when it comes to crossovers, so it’s time to find out how the Kona performs one year on and whether it continues to deliver value in an increasingly busy part of the market. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 24 | |
MPG Highway | 30 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | |
MPG Highway | 30 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 31.4 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3706 lbs | 3005 lbs |
Height | 63.5 in | 62.2 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 171.3 in |
Width | 80.8 in | 71.9 in |
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 104.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1142 lbs | 1085 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
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