Hyundai Kona vs SERES 3 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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 visibly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the SERES 3 costs 31600 £. That’s a price difference of around 8580 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Hyundai Kona: with 14.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly more efficient than the SERES 3 with 18 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.40 kWh.

As for range, the Hyundai Kona performs strongly better – achieving up to 514 km, about 213 km more than the SERES 3.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Kona has a clearly edge – offering 218 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Kona is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.80 s, while the SERES 3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Kona performs clearly better – reaching 210 km/h, while the SERES 3 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 3 pulls somewhat stronger with 300 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Hyundai Kona is visibly lighter – 1370 kg compared to 1765 kg. The difference is around 395 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers strongly more room – 466 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 466 L.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Kona visibly takes the win – 490 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.

All in all, the Hyundai Kona shows itself to be leaves its rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.