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Kia EV6 vs Hyundai Kona comparison

Compare performance (609 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV6 or Hyundai Kona?

Kia EV6 vs Hyundai Kona: Key differences

Kia EV6

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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Hyundai Kona

4.6 (10 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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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

EV6

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Kona is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Kia EV6 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,991 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai Kona is very slightly more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 15.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV6. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV6 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 582 km, about 72 km more than the Hyundai Kona.

Kona

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 Kia EV6 offers clearly more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 405 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV6 delivers significantly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 505 Nm more.

EV6

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 significantly lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 585 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV6 offers barely more boot space – 490 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Kona carries very slightly more – 490 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV6 is clearly superior overall 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 £38,600
EV6

Kia EV6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 609 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 428 - 582 km
Kia EV6
Hyundai Kona

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia EV6

The Kia EV6 looks like it sprinted off a concept stage, its bold, futuristic lines wrapping a surprisingly spacious and grown-up cabin. On the road it delivers crisp, immediate thrust and composed handling, with enough everyday practicality and slick tech to make ditching petrol feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise.

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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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Kia EV6
Hyundai Kona

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
Price
23,600 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 163 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
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
440 - 450 kg
Payload
420 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Hyundai
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