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Hyundai Kona vs Mercedes GLA – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Hyundai Kona or Mercedes GLA fits your lifestyle better.

Hyundai Kona

5 (1 Reviews)
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Mercedes GLA

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai Kona has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the Mercedes GLA costs 38800 £. That’s a price difference of around 15779 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLA manages with 2.90 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.60 L. The difference is about 1.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Hyundai Kona performs significantly better – achieving up to 514 km, about 440 km more than the Mercedes GLA.

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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 Mercedes GLA has a decisively edge – offering 421 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 203 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.30 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 7.80 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLA performs noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLA pulls convincingly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Hyundai Kona is to a small extent lighter – 1370 kg compared to 1570 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers barely noticeable more room – 466 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 31 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLA performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1430 L, which is about 130 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLA barely noticeable takes the win – 500 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Hyundai Kona proves to be barely ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai Kona is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Hyundai Kona
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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
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Hyundai Kona

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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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Mercedes GLA

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The Mercedes GLA blends Mercedes style with compact crossover practicality, looking sharper than its size suggests while still feeling purposeful around town. Inside it serves up premium materials and tech-forward ergonomics, and the composed ride makes it an appealing pick for buyers who want luxury wrapped in a city-friendly package with a wink of adventurous spirit.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23100 - 41600 £
Price
38800 - 75300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
74 km
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
66 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 - 47 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 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
1570 - 1810 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Length
4350 - 4385 mm
Length
4412 - 4443 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1834 - 1849 mm
Height
1580 - 1585 mm
Height
1590 - 1616 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 L
Max trunk capacity
1385 - 1430 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
480 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
Max Speed
162 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 270 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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Is the Hyundai Kona offered with different drivetrains?

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

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