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Hyundai Kona vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (23,600 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Lucid Air?

Hyundai Kona vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

4.6 (11 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Lucid Air

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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.

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,286 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is somewhat more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 14.6 kWh/100km for the Hyundai Kona. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers substantially more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 372 km more than the Hyundai Kona.

Air

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 Lucid Air offers significantly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 1,047 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 8.1 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers significantly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 1,675 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 considerably lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 700 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers noticeably more boot space – 627 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 161 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries somewhat more – 588 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air 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 £72,900
Air

Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 km
Hyundai Kona
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona is a compact crossover that pairs bold styling with practical everyday usability, offering a comfortable cabin and intuitive tech for modern drivers. Available in both conventional and electrified versions, Kona brings lively handling and strong value for buyers who want crossover versatility and standout character.

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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Hyundai Kona
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,600 - 41,900 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
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
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
-
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual, 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lucid
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