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Hyundai Kona vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (218 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (23100 £ vs 29600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

Hyundai Kona

5 (1 Reviews)
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29600 £. That’s a price difference of around 6548 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports manages with 4.40 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.60 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

Corolla Touring Sports

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 somewhat edge – offering 218 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 7.80 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Kona performs to a small extent better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

Kona

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Hyundai Kona is barely noticeable lighter – 1370 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers noticeable more room – 596 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports performs to a small extent better – up to 1606 L, which is about 306 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Kona slightly takes the win – 490 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Hyundai Kona proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai Kona is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 16.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 377 - 514 km
Hyundai Kona
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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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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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.

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Hyundai Kona
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Kona
Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

Price
23100 - 41600 £
Price
29600 - 36400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 - 47 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1370 - 1773 kg
Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
4350 - 4385 mm
Length
4650 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1580 - 1585 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 L
Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
400 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
162 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Toyota
Is the Hyundai Kona offered with different drivetrains?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.