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Hyundai Kona vs Leapmotor B05 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (23,600 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Leapmotor B05?

Hyundai Kona vs Leapmotor B05: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

4.6 (9 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Leapmotor B05

  • only slightly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 only slightly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Leapmotor B05 costs 23,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 343 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai Kona is barely more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor B05. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 28 km more than the Leapmotor B05.

B05

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 Leapmotor B05 offers only slightly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor B05 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 8.1 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Kona delivers marginally more torque with 265 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Hyundai Kona is clearly lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,775 kg. The difference is around 405 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers markedly more boot space – 466 L compared to 295 L. That’s a difference of about 171 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Kona carries clearly more – 490 kg compared to 370 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona is far ahead 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 £23,600
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
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Reviews Hyundai Kona

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OLGA
12 Jun 2026, 00:41:55

I feel very safe driving the Kona. I’ve been driving since I was 24 and I’m 76. I’ve had many brands — BMW X3, BMW X5, Ford, Peugeot, Renault — all very good brands, but the Kona seduced me and I don’t want to change; it’s just that the 2026 version isn’t coming into Argentina.

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Paul Corkish
8 Jun 2026, 11:47:29

About to buy my new 3rd Kona (2nd N line Hybrid)

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Austin
21 May 2026, 19:30:33

Better fit for is 6'3" people

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TOTO
20 May 2026, 11:23:42

The Kona is an SUV that delivers, especially in terms of driving comfort. It's noticeably easier to get into and settle into as you get older. Less feisty than the MG4 but slightly more economical.

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Hans
23 Apr 2026, 11:02:05

More modern car with much more advanced technology than the S-Cross. The S-Cross is functional, economical and good, but dated.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,600 - 41,900 £
Price
23,900 - 27,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Electric Range
401 - 482 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
295 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
363 - 370 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Leapmotor
Is the Hyundai Kona offered with different drivetrains?

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

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