Hyundai Kona vs Mazda 2 – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 2 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14200 £, while the Hyundai Kona costs 23100 £. That’s a price difference of around 8837 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Kona manages with 4.60 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Mazda 2 with 4.70 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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 convincingly edge – offering 218 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Kona is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 7.80 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.10 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Kona performs barely noticeable better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Mazda 2 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Kona pulls convincingly stronger with 265 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 114 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Mazda 2 is noticeable lighter – 1099 kg compared to 1370 kg. The difference is around 271 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers noticeable more room – 466 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 186 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Kona performs evident better – up to 1300 L, which is about 350 L more than the Mazda 2.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Kona slightly takes the win – 490 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Our conclusion: The Hyundai Kona proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Hyundai Kona is the better all-rounder in this comparison.