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Hyundai Kona vs SsangYong Torres – Which car suits you better?

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

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai Kona has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the SsangYong Torres costs 33800 £. That’s a price difference of around 10791 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Kona manages with 4.60 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.90 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Hyundai Kona: with 14.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly perceptible more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 18.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 4.10 kWh.

As for range, the Hyundai Kona performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 514 km, about 52 km more than the SsangYong Torres.

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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 barely noticeable edge – offering 218 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Kona performs minimal better – reaching 210 km/h, while the SsangYong Torres tops out at 194 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: SsangYong Torres pulls distinct stronger with 339 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 74 Nm difference.

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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, Hyundai Kona is barely noticeable lighter – 1370 kg compared to 1498 kg. The difference is around 128 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers distinct more room – 703 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 237 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Torres performs evident better – up to 1662 L, which is about 362 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, SsangYong Torres to a small extent takes the win – 552 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Hyundai Kona proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai Kona is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £23,100
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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SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23100 - 41600 £
Price
33800 - 44600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.70 kWh
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
0 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 - 47 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1370 - 1773 kg
Curb weight
1498 - 1618 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
4350 - 4385 mm
Length
4700 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1890 mm
Height
1580 - 1585 mm
Height
1710 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 L
Max trunk capacity
1662 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
162 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1497 cm3

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

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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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