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Hyundai Kona vs Tesla Model Y comparison

Compare performance (218 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

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter

Tesla Model Y

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.6 kWh/100km for the Hyundai Kona. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model Y offers markedly more range – reaching up to 657 km, about 143 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 218 HP. That’s roughly 242 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 7.8 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Model Y is a bit faster – reaching 201 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 172 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

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 1,953 kg. The difference is around 583 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers significantly more boot space – 822 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 356 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Tesla Model Y offers markedly more capacity – up to 2,138 L, about 838 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

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.

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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 : 12.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 657 km
Hyundai Kona
Tesla Model Y

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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 blends SUV practicality with sports-car poke, wrapping a roomy, minimalist cabin and handy hatch into a slick, aerodynamic package that feels more Silicon Valley gadget than garage ornament. It’s an ideal pick for buyers who want effortless electric driving, regular software improvements and access to Tesla’s convenient charging network, though style-conscious shoppers should know it’s more about tech and efficiency than classic luxury.

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Hyundai Kona
Tesla Model Y

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,100 - 41,600 £
Price
34,300 - 53,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
534 - 657 km
Battery Capacity
48.4 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
64.5 - 83 kWh
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,108 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
822 L
Length
4,355 - 4,385 mm
Length
4,790 - 4,797 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,920 - 1,921 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Height
1,621 - 1,624 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
2,118 - 2,138 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
435 - 472 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
299 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
162 - 172 km/h
Max Speed
201 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
220 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Tesla
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