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Hyundai Kona vs Tesla Model Y comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Tesla Model Y?

Hyundai Kona vs Tesla Model Y: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Tesla Model Y

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Kona

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai Kona is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Tesla Model Y costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,220 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model Y is slightly more efficient: consuming 13.1 kWh/100km compared to 14.6 kWh/100km for the Hyundai Kona. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model Y offers slightly more range – reaching up to 622 km, about 112 km more than the Hyundai Kona.

Model Y

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Tesla Model Y offers clearly more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 256 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model Y delivers clearly more torque with 660 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 395 Nm more.

Kona

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Tesla Model Y offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Kona is significantly lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,976 kg. The difference is around 606 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers significantly more boot space – 836 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 370 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Kona carries very slightly more – 490 kg compared to 472 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model Y is far ahead overall 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 £34,300
Model Y

Tesla Model Y

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.1 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 622 km
Hyundai Kona
Tesla Model Y

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y is a compact electric SUV that pairs practical interior space with a minimalist, tech-forward cabin that feels modern and airy. Its confident electric performance and suite of driver-assist features make everyday driving effortless, and regular software updates help the car stay fresh over time.

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Hyundai Kona
Tesla Model Y

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,100 - 41,900 £
Price
34,300 - 53,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Electric Range
534 - 622 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,976 - 2,108 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
822 - 836 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
435 - 472 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Power HP
299 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
220 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Tesla
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