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Hyundai Kona vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Volvo XC40?

Hyundai Kona vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Volvo XC40

5 (5 Reviews)
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  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,848 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Kona uses 4.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

XC40

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 offers barely more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC40 delivers slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

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 markedly lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 318 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries marginally more – 532 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona holds a decisive overall lead 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 £23,100
Kona

Hyundai Kona

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 380 - 510 km
Hyundai Kona
Volvo XC40

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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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Volvo XC40

The Volvo XC40 wraps Scandinavian minimalism into a compact, city-ready SUV with a premium cabin that feels both practical and grown-up. It will suit buyers who prize safety, clever storage and a composed ride, proving that small dimensions don't mean small personality.

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Hyundai Kona
Volvo XC40

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,100 - 41,900 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Volvo
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