2021 Ford Mustang vs. 2021 Hyundai KONA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Ford Mustang and 2021 Hyundai KONA contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Ford Mustang and the 2021 Hyundai KONA.
In comparing the 2021 Ford Mustang's and the 2021 Hyundai KONA's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ford Mustang has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2021 Hyundai KONA has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Ford Mustang's and the 2021 Hyundai KONA's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ford Mustang is a better car than the 2021 Hyundai KONA.
Pricing: A used 2021 Ford Mustang ranges from $23,343 to $83,255 while a used 2021 Hyundai KONA is priced between $15,336 to $23,795.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Ford Mustang loses 26.2 percent of its value and the 2021 Hyundai KONA loses 34.1 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Ford Mustang retains 7.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Hyundai KONA.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Mustang is 8.5 out of 10 while the Hyundai KONA's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Ford Mustang being ranked 1 out of 15 Best Sports Cars and the Hyundai KONA being ranked 4 out of 20 Best Subcompact SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Mustang is 8.2 out of 10. For the Hyundai KONA the reliability rating is 5.9 out of 10. This gives the Ford Mustang an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai KONA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Ford Mustang’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the 2021 Hyundai KONA base engine makes 147 horsepower. The Mustang is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. The KONA is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles.This gives the 2021 Hyundai KONA the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2021 Ford Mustang the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2021 Hyundai KONA, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2021 Ford Mustang, a sports car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Ford Mustang and the 2021 Hyundai KONA have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,205
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$29,748
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$25,000 - $33,045
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$22,058
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$18,750 - $29,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$37,360
Price Range:
$23,343 - $83,255
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$30,700
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$25,191 - $37,360
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
856
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
33,416
# Good or Great Deals:
228
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,067
Price Range:
$15,336 - $23,795
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$21,068
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,501 - $28,440
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
829
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
43,583
# Good or Great Deals:
241
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai KONA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Ford Mustang
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
8.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
5.9 - 12.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Hyundai KONA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
7.3 - 11
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 4.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.5 - 10
Ford Mustang Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 15Ranking
9 out of / 15Hyundai KONA Rankings
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1 out of / 20Ranking
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2 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
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16 out of / 59Ranking
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55 out of / 67Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Ford Mustang Trim Levels
Not yet available
2021 Hyundai KONA Trim Levels
Limited, NIGHT, SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Ultimate
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
350 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.089 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
326 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 33 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
356 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.2 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
82.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
19.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
45.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
113.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3491 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.3 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2890 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
61 inches
Length:
164 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Antimatter Blue / Velocity Blue
Gray
Carbonized Grey
Orange
Twister Orange Tri-Coat
Red
Race Red / Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
Grabber Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Ultra Black
Blue
Surf Blue
Gray
Galactic Gray / Thunder Gray
Orange
Not available
Red
Pulse Red
Silver
Sonic Silver
White
Chalk White / Lunar White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Dark Ceramic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray/Black
