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Hyundai Kona vs Mercedes Vito Transporter comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Mercedes Vito Transporter?

Hyundai Kona vs Mercedes Vito Transporter: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • visibly lighter

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • barely more power

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

Kona

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Transporter costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,725 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Kona uses 4.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai Kona is considerably more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Transporter. That’s a difference of about 6.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers barely more range – reaching up to 514 km, about 40 km more than the Mercedes Vito Transporter.

Vito Transporter

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 Mercedes Vito Transporter offers barely more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Hyundai Kona is slightly faster – reaching 172 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Transporter tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 32 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Transporter delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 235 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 visibly lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,916 kg. The difference is around 546 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 6,600 L, about 5,300 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries clearly more – 884 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 394 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter leads convincingly 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 £28,800
Vito Transporter

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 304 - 474 km
Hyundai Kona
Mercedes Vito Transporter

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Hyundai Kona

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 Vito Transporter

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is a supremely practical workhorse that blends Mercedes refinement with van-like utility, making long days on the road feel surprisingly civilized. With a cleverly thought-out interior and a drive that won’t wear you out, the Vito is the ideal choice for businesses that want capability without sacrificing comfort — and yes, it still looks sharper than most vans at a client meeting.

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Hyundai Kona
Mercedes Vito Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,100 - 41,600 £
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Battery Capacity
48.4 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
0 - 222 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,355 - 4,385 mm
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
547 - 884 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
162 - 172 km/h
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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