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Hyundai Kona vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

Hyundai Kona vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit more electric range
  • marginally more trunk space

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

Kona

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai Kona is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,077 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai Kona is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers a bit more range – reaching up to 635 km, about 121 km more than the Hyundai Kona.

Eclipse Cross

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

Both models deliver identical power – 218 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Kona is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Hyundai Kona is marginally faster – reaching 172 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross delivers slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

Kona

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.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers marginally more boot space – 487 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 21 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,670 L, about 370 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona shows a few small advantages 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.

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Kona

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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 377 - 514 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 41,600 £
Price
41,100 - 48,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
635 km
Battery Capacity
48.4 - 65.4 kWh
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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
487 L
Length
4,355 - 4,385 mm
Length
4,489 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,908 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Height
1,571 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
-

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

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

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

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