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Hyundai Kona vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (23,600 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Volvo V60?

Hyundai Kona vs Volvo V60: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

4.6 (10 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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:

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

Hyundai Kona is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,849 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers substantially more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 411 km more than the Volvo V60.

V60

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 Volvo V60 offers clearly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 146 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers clearly more torque with 589 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 324 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Hyundai Kona is clearly lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 364 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V60 offers a bit more boot space – 519 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 53 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V60 carries marginally more – 506 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V60 shows a few small advantages 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 £51,400
V60

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 99 km
Hyundai Kona
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption

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Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona is a compact crossover that pairs bold styling with practical everyday usability, offering a comfortable cabin and intuitive tech for modern drivers. Available in both conventional and electrified versions, Kona brings lively handling and strong value for buyers who want crossover versatility and standout character.

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Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Hyundai Kona
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,600 - 41,900 £
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Electric Range
99 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
45 - 141 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
460 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Volvo
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