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Hyundai Kona vs Vauxhall Corsa – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Vauxhall Corsa?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Corsa has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the Hyundai Kona costs 23100 £. That’s a price difference of around 3437 £.

Both cars consume an average of 4.60 L per 100 km – no difference here.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Vauxhall Corsa: with 14.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 14.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.20 kWh.

As for range, the Hyundai Kona performs somewhat better – achieving up to 514 km, about 90 km more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

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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 Hyundai Kona has a noticeable edge – offering 218 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Kona is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.80 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.90 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 210 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai Kona pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 265 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 5 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, Vauxhall Corsa is to a small extent lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1370 kg. The difference is around 195 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers clearly perceptible more room – 466 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Kona performs a bit better – up to 1300 L, which is about 219 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Kona slight takes the win – 490 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Hyundai Kona proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai Kona is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Kona @ Hyundai Motor Company

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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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23100 - 41600 £
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 - 47 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1370 - 1773 kg
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4350 - 4385 mm
Length
4061 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1580 - 1585 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
162 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Vauxhall

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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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