Hyundai Kona vs VW Touareg – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai Kona has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the VW Touareg costs 63200 £. That’s a price difference of around 40170 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Touareg manages with 2.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.60 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Hyundai Kona performs significantly better – achieving up to 514 km, about 463 km more than the VW Touareg.

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 VW Touareg has a significantly edge – offering 462 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 244 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.10 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 7.80 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touareg performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touareg pulls significantly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm difference.

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, the Hyundai Kona is clearly lighter – 1370 kg compared to 2059 kg. The difference is around 689 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touareg offers significantly more room – 810 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 344 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touareg performs noticeable better – up to 1800 L, which is about 500 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, VW Touareg distinct takes the win – 751 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 261 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW Touareg proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW Touareg is the better all-rounder in this comparison.