Ford Escape Hybrid vs Hyundai Kona
Overview | |
Years produced2005-2012 | Years produced2018-Present |
MSRP$33,890 | MSRP$25,500 |
Listings118 | Listings406 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryAmong small crossovers, the 2026 Kona is one of the biggest in size, passenger room, and cargo volume. Turbocharging and all-wheel drive (AWD) are available, and for this class, the technology is impressive. This year, Hyundai simplified the lineup, shrinking it down to four trim levels with mostly cosmetic differences. More safety features are standard this year, too. Verdict: With the 2026 Kona, Hyundai offers a terrific small SUV. Putting the polarizing design and the unimpressive base powertrain aside, there are few reasons to skip it and a long list of reasons to choose it. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.1 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City42 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.1 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City42 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway34 |
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 Space34.4 cu ft | Cargo Space25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3684 lbs | Curb Weight3005 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height62.2 in |
Length181.2 in | Length171.3 in |
Width85.6 in | Width71.9 in |
Wheelbase106.7 in | Wheelbase104.7 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1085 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2005-2012 | 2018-Present |
MSRP | $33,890 | $25,500 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Among small crossovers, the 2026 Kona is one of the biggest in size, passenger room, and cargo volume. Turbocharging and all-wheel drive (AWD) are available, and for this class, the technology is impressive. This year, Hyundai simplified the lineup, shrinking it down to four trim levels with mostly cosmetic differences. More safety features are standard this year, too. Verdict: With the 2026 Kona, Hyundai offers a terrific small SUV. Putting the polarizing design and the unimpressive base powertrain aside, there are few reasons to skip it and a long list of reasons to choose it. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.1 kWh | |
MPG City | 42 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 192 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.1 kWh | |
MPG City | 42 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 34 |
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 | 34.4 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3684 lbs | 3005 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 62.2 in |
Length | 181.2 in | 171.3 in |
Width | 85.6 in | 71.9 in |
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 104.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1085 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
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