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Renault Austral vs Hyundai Kona comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or Hyundai Kona?

Renault Austral vs Hyundai Kona: Key differences

Renault Austral

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • a bit more trunk space

Hyundai Kona

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter

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

Austral

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Renault Austral costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Kona uses 4.6 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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 Hyundai Kona offers very slightly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Kona is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Austral is only slightly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Hyundai Kona tops out at 172 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Austral delivers barely more torque with 270 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

Austral

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 a bit lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,548 kg. The difference is around 178 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers a bit more boot space – 527 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Austral offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,736 L, about 436 L more than the Hyundai Kona.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Kona carries only slightly more – 490 kg compared to 477 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona stands well ahead of its rival 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 : Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 218 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 377 - 514 km
Renault Austral
Hyundai Kona

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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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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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Renault Austral
Hyundai Kona

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
Price
23,100 - 41,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
48.4 - 65.4 kWh
co2
109 - 145 g/km
co2
0 - 163 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
4,533 mm
Length
4,355 - 4,385 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
455 - 477 kg
Payload
420 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
162 - 172 km/h
Torque
270 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

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