Hyundai Kona vs Renault R4 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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 has a hardly any advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the Renault R4 costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 2143 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Renault R4: with 14.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 14.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.40 kWh.

As for range, the Hyundai Kona performs clearly better – achieving up to 514 km, about 105 km more than the Renault R4.

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 has a noticeably edge – offering 218 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Kona is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.80 s, while the Renault R4 takes 8.20 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Kona performs noticeably better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Renault R4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Kona pulls barely noticeable stronger with 265 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Hyundai Kona is slight lighter – 1370 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers barely noticeable more room – 466 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault R4 performs slight better – up to 1405 L, which is about 105 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Kona hardly any takes the win – 490 kg compared to 443 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Our conclusion: The Hyundai Kona proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Hyundai Kona is the better all-rounder in this comparison.