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Hyundai Kona vs Suzuki Ignis comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 83 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 15,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Suzuki Ignis?

Hyundai Kona vs Suzuki Ignis: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

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  • substantially more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space

Suzuki Ignis

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter

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

Kona

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Suzuki Ignis is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,600 £ , while the Hyundai Kona costs 23,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,449 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Kona uses 4.6 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Suzuki Ignis with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Ignis

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 substantially more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 135 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 Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Hyundai Kona is barely faster – reaching 172 km/h, while the Suzuki Ignis tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Kona delivers considerably more torque with 265 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 158 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, Suzuki Ignis is substantially lighter – 935 kg compared to 1,370 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers considerably more boot space – 466 L compared to 267 L. That’s a difference of about 199 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Kona offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,300 L, about 200 L more than the Suzuki Ignis.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Kona carries a bit more – 490 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona holds a decisive overall lead 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 41,600 £
Price
15,600 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
48.4 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
110 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Length
4,355 - 4,385 mm
Length
3,700 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Height
1,605 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
335 - 395 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
83 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
162 - 172 km/h
Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
107 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
61 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,020
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Suzuki
Is the Hyundai Kona offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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