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Hyundai Kona vs Lynk & Co 01 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Lynk & Co 01?

Hyundai Kona vs Lynk & Co 01: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter

Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Kona is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Lynk & Co 01 costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,795 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 01 uses 0.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers clearly more range – reaching up to 514 km, about 439 km more than the Lynk & Co 01.

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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 Lynk & Co 01 offers markedly more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lynk & Co 01 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 7.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lynk & Co 01 delivers clearly more torque with 535 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 270 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 1,935 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 466 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Kona carries a bit more – 490 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lynk & Co 01 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 £36,900
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Lynk & Co 01

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 75 km
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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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Reviews Hyundai Kona

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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Gorguet
10 Apr 2026, 07:38:34

Good car overall, but the finish isn't top‑notch — the paint is very fragile and chips at the slightest knock.

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Lynk & Co 01

The Lynk & Co 01 marries bold, contemporary styling with a roomy, well-appointed cabin, striking a rare balance between fashionable flair and everyday practicality. With intuitive tech, flexible ownership ideas and a playful driving character, it’s the kind of crossover that turns heads at the lights and keeps owners grinning on the commute.

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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

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Lynk & Co 01

Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 41,600 £
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
48.4 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
20 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
4,355 - 4,385 mm
Length
-
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
162 - 172 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
535 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
206 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lynk & Co
Is the Hyundai Kona offered with different drivetrains?

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

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