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Hyundai Kona vs Jeep Wrangler comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 60,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Jeep Wrangler?

Hyundai Kona vs Jeep Wrangler: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Jeep Wrangler

  • visibly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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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

Kona

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Jeep Wrangler costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Kona uses 4.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Jeep Wrangler with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.

Wrangler

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Jeep Wrangler offers visibly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Wrangler is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Wrangler delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

Kona

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 substantially lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,938 kg. The difference is around 568 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Wrangler offers a bit more boot space – 533 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Wrangler carries moderately more – 556 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona is clearly superior overall 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.

from £23,100
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
Hyundai Kona
Jeep Wrangler

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Jeep Wrangler

The Jeep Wrangler wears its go-anywhere attitude on its boxy shoulders, with exposed hinges, a removable top and a look that practically dares the tarmac to get in its way. Inside it’s simple and tough-minded, ready to swallow muddy boots and weekend gear, so if you crave honest off-road thrills rather than refined suburbia polish, the Wrangler is your unapologetic partner in adventure.

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Hyundai Kona
Jeep Wrangler

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,100 - 41,900 £
Price
60,800 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 - 11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
250 - 269 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,938 - 2,028 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
533 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
546 - 556 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Power HP
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
200 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Jeep
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