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Ford Ranger vs Hyundai Kona comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Hyundai Kona?

Ford Ranger vs Hyundai Kona: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
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Hyundai Kona

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai Kona is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,382 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers significantly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 468 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Kona

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Ranger offers visibly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Kona is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers significantly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 432 Nm more.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Kona is considerably lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 1,035 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries significantly more – 989 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 499 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Kona

Hyundai Kona

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 380 - 510 km
Ford Ranger
Hyundai Kona

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona wears its personality on the outside with bold styling and sprightly handling that turns city driving into something a little more fun than a commute. It blends practical space, modern tech and sensible running costs into a compact, stylish package — a smart pick if you want flair without paying luxury prices.

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Ford Ranger
Hyundai Kona

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
23,100 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
0 - 163 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
420 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Hyundai
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