2021 Honda HR-V vs. 2021 Hyundai KONA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Honda HR-V 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 Honda HR-V and the 2021 Hyundai KONA.
In comparing the 2021 Honda HR-V's and the 2021 Hyundai KONA's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Honda HR-V has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2021 Hyundai KONA has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and base engine power. The 2021 Honda HR-V and 2021 Hyundai KONA have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Honda HR-V's and the 2021 Hyundai KONA's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2021 Honda HR-V ranges from $18,800 to $24,990 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 Honda HR-V loses 28.9 percent of its value and the 2021 Hyundai KONA loses 34.1 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Honda HR-V retains 5.1 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 Honda HR-V is 8.1 out of 10 while the Hyundai KONA's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Honda HR-V being ranked 3 out of 20 Best Subcompact SUVs and the Hyundai KONA being ranked 4 out of 20. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Honda HR-V is ranked 30 and the Hyundai KONA is ranked 32.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda HR-V is 5.6 out of 10. For the Hyundai KONA the reliability rating is 5.9 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai KONA a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Honda HR-V.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Honda HR-V’s base engine makes 141 horsepower, and the 2021 Hyundai KONA base engine makes 147 horsepower. Both the HR-V and the KONA are rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 449 and 436 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/subcompact SUVs, the 2021 Honda HR-V has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2021 Hyundai KONA has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room. The 2021 Honda HR-V and 2021 Hyundai KONA are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Honda HR-V and the 2021 Hyundai KONA have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,220
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$22,058
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$18,750 - $29,100
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:
$21,843
Price Range:
$18,800 - $24,990
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$21,068
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,501 - $28,440
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
893
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
37,179
# Good or Great Deals:
172
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:
860
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
43,179
# Good or Great Deals:
229
Honda HR-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 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 Honda HR-V
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11
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:
34.1%
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:
10
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.5 - 10
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
Honda HR-V Rankings
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58 out of / 67Hyundai KONA Rankings
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55 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Honda HR-V Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, LX, Sport, Touring
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:
3 years / 36000 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 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
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:
141 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
127 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 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:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 34 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 449 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
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
24.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124.4 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:
2906 lbs
Width:
69.8 inches
Height:
63.2 inches
Length:
170.4 inches
Wheelbase:
102.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
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:
215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ultra Black
Gray
Galactic Gray / Thunder Gray
Silver
Sonic Silver
White
Chalk White / Lunar White
Blue
Surf Blue
Red
Pulse Red
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray/Black
