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Hyundai Kona vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Peugeot Rifter?

Hyundai Kona vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

Peugeot Rifter

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space

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

Kona

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot Rifter is only slightly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Hyundai Kona costs 23,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 197 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Kona uses 4.6 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai Kona is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 18.3 kWh/100km for the Peugeot Rifter. That’s a difference of about 3.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers markedly more range – reaching up to 514 km, about 175 km more than the Peugeot Rifter.

Rifter

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 offers noticeably more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Kona is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Hyundai Kona is noticeably faster – reaching 172 km/h, while the Peugeot Rifter tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Rifter delivers moderately 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.

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Kona is very slightly lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 128 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers clearly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 584 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot Rifter offers significantly more capacity – up to 3,500 L, about 2,200 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries visibly more – 814 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 324 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona comes out modestly ahead 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 £23,100
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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 41,600 £
Price
22,900 - 36,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
328 - 339 km
Battery Capacity
48.4 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
0 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,941 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
4,355 - 4,385 mm
Length
4,405 - 4,755 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Height
1,818 - 1,837 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
3,000 - 3,500 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
489 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
162 - 172 km/h
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E, F
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Hyundai Kona offered with different drivetrains?

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

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