Kia Sportage vs Hyundai Kona
Overview | |
Years produced1995-2002 | Years produced2018-Present |
MSRP$28,690 | MSRP$24,550 |
Listings3067 | Listings3008 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City25 | MPG City |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space39.6 cu ft | Cargo Space25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3435 lbs | Curb Weight3005 lbs |
Height65.4 in | Height62.2 in |
Length184.4 in | Length171.3 in |
Width73.4 in | Width71.9 in |
Wheelbase108.5 in | Wheelbase104.7 in |
Maximum Payload1305 lbs | Maximum Payload1085 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1995-2002 | 2018-Present |
MSRP | $28,690 | $24,550 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | 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. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | |
MPG City | 25 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 39.6 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3435 lbs | 3005 lbs |
Height | 65.4 in | 62.2 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 171.3 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 71.9 in |
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 104.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1305 lbs | 1085 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |

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