@ Hyundai Motor Company
@ Volkswagen AG / VW Media
VS

Hyundai Kona vs VW ID.7 Touring - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (218 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (23100 £ vs 47100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or VW ID.7 Touring?

Hyundai Kona

5 (1 Reviews)
rate

VW ID.7 Touring

5 (2 Reviews)
rate

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Kona @ Hyundai Motor Company

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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47100 £. That’s a price difference of around 24004 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.7 Touring: with 14 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 14.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.60 kWh.

As for range, the VW ID.7 Touring performs noticeable better – achieving up to 689 km, about 175 km more than the Hyundai Kona.

ID.7 Touring @ Volkswagen

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.7 Touring has a noticeable edge – offering 340 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 7.80 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Kona performs to a small extent better – reaching 210 km/h, while the VW ID.7 Touring tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.7 Touring pulls significantly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 414 Nm difference.

Kona @ Hyundai Motor Company

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.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Hyundai Kona is decisively lighter – 1370 kg compared to 2191 kg. The difference is around 821 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers noticeable more room – 605 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 Touring performs distinct better – up to 1714 L, which is about 414 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Kona barely noticeable takes the win – 490 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW ID.7 Touring shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £47,100
ID.7 Touring @ Volkswagen

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 584 - 689 km
Hyundai Kona
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption

View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance

View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body

View detailed analysis

Hyundai Kona

5 (1 Reviews)
rate

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.

details

VW ID.7 Touring

5 (2 Reviews)
rate

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

details
Hyundai Kona
VW ID.7 Touring
Kona @ Hyundai Motor Company
ID.7 Touring @ Volkswagen

Costs and Consumption

Price
23100 - 41600 £
Price
47100 - 54900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 - 47 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1370 - 1773 kg
Curb weight
2191 - 2336 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
4350 - 4385 mm
Length
4961 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1580 - 1585 mm
Height
1549 - 1551 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 L
Max trunk capacity
1714 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
459 - 465 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
162 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
VW
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.