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Hyundai Kona vs Toyota RAV4 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Toyota RAV4?

Hyundai Kona vs Toyota RAV4: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly lighter

Toyota RAV4

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai Kona is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Toyota RAV4 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,077 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota RAV4 uses 1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers substantially more range – reaching up to 514 km, about 439 km more than the Toyota RAV4.

RAV4

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 Toyota RAV4 offers clearly more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota RAV4 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 7.8 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Toyota RAV4 is only slightly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 172 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

Kona

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Kona is clearly lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,745 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota RAV4 offers a bit more boot space – 580 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Toyota RAV4 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,690 L, about 390 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota RAV4 carries somewhat more – 600 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota RAV4 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.

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RAV4

Toyota RAV4

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 75 km
Hyundai Kona
Toyota RAV4

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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Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 feels like a sensible friend on the road, marrying dependable practicality with a dash of SUV personality that keeps daily driving from turning dull. Comfortable and easy to live with, it looks tough without shouting and quietly gets the job done — a sensible pick for buyers who want versatility without drama.

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Hyundai Kona
Toyota RAV4

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,100 - 41,600 £
Price
35,100 - 55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
48.4 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
22 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 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
1,745 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
520 - 580 L
Length
4,355 - 4,385 mm
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Height
1,685 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
1,604 - 1,690 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
390 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
162 - 172 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
160 - 225 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

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