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Hyundai Kona vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 29,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Subaru Crosstrek?

Hyundai Kona vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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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 markedly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,763 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Kona uses 4.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

Crosstrek

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 offers visibly 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 Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Subaru Crosstrek is moderately faster – reaching 198 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 172 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Kona delivers markedly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 83 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Kona is slightly lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers clearly more boot space – 466 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 151 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Subaru Crosstrek offers barely more capacity – up to 1,314 L, about 14 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries marginally more – 505 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona stands well ahead of its rival 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
Subaru Crosstrek

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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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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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Hyundai Kona
Subaru Crosstrek

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,100 - 41,600 £
Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
48.4 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

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
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
4,355 - 4,385 mm
Length
4,495 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Height
1,600 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
162 - 172 km/h
Max Speed
198 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

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