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Hyundai Kona vs Kia XCeed - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (218 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (23100 £ vs 23100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Kia XCeed?

Hyundai Kona

5 (1 Reviews)
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Kia XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Kona

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai Kona has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £ , while the Kia XCeed costs 23100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 77 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Kona manages with 4.60 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.40 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

XCeed

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Kona has a somewhat edge – offering 218 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Kona is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.80 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 210 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 265 Nm.

Kona

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Kia XCeed is barely noticeable lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1370 kg. The difference is around 19 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers slight more room – 466 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia XCeed performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1378 L, which is about 78 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Kona hardly perceptible takes the win – 490 kg compared to 479 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 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.

Hyundai Kona
Kia XCeed

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Kona

Hyundai Kona

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 218 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 16.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 377 - 514 km

Hyundai Kona

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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Kia XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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Hyundai Kona
Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption

Price
23100 - 41600 £
Price
23100 - 33000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
144 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 - 47 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1370 - 1773 kg
Curb weight
1351 - 1419 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
426 L
Length
4350 - 4385 mm
Length
4395 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1826 mm
Height
1580 - 1585 mm
Height
1483 - 1495 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 L
Max trunk capacity
1378 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
471 - 479 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
162 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Kia
Is the Hyundai Kona offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.