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Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Kona comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or Hyundai Kona?

Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Kona: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

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  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h

Hyundai Kona

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  • visibly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

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

Corolla

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Toyota Corolla costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,520 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Hyundai Kona with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Kona

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Kona offers slightly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 7.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

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

Corolla

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Kona is marginally lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers clearly more boot space – 466 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Kona offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,300 L, about 248 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

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

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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
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai Kona

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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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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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Toyota Corolla
Hyundai Kona

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
23,100 - 41,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 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
100 g/km
co2
0 - 163 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
4,370 mm
Length
4,355 - 4,385 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
420 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
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
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
162 - 172 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

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