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Hyundai Kona vs Porsche Macan comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 89,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Porsche Macan?

Hyundai Kona vs Porsche Macan: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Porsche Macan

  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Hyundai Kona is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Porsche Macan costs 89,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,257 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai Kona is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Porsche Macan. That’s a difference of about 3.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Macan offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 71 km more than the Hyundai Kona.

Macan

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 Porsche Macan offers clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 353 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 7.8 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Macan is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 172 km/h. The difference is around 78 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan delivers substantially more torque with 955 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 690 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 clearly lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 2,470 kg. The difference is around 1,100 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Macan offers marginally more boot space – 476 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Porsche Macan offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,348 L, about 48 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Kona carries marginally more – 490 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona is narrowly 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
Hyundai Kona
Porsche Macan

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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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Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.

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Hyundai Kona
Porsche Macan

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,100 - 41,600 £
Price
89,300 £
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
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
585 km
Battery Capacity
48.4 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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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
2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
476 L
Length
4,355 - 4,385 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,952 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Height
1,613 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
1,348 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
470 kg

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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
162 - 172 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
955 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
420 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Porsche
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