Hyundai IONIQ Electric vs. Hyundai KONA Electric
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ Electric and Hyundai KONA Electric 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 Hyundai IONIQ Electric and the Hyundai KONA Electric.
When we compare the Hyundai IONIQ Electric's and the Hyundai KONA Electric's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ Electric has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Hyundai KONA Electric has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ Electric's and the Hyundai KONA Electric's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2021 Hyundai IONIQ Electric ranges from $16,784 to $25,741 while a used 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric is priced between $17,491 to $26,561.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai IONIQ Electric loses 49 percent of its value and the Hyundai KONA Electric loses 48.4 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai KONA Electric retains 0.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai IONIQ Electric.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai IONIQ Electric’s base engine makes 134 horsepower, and the Hyundai KONA Electric base engine makes 201 horsepower. Both the IONIQ Electric and the KONA Electric are rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with highway ranges of 170 and 258 miles respectively. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the IONIQ Electric is 6 hours (240V), while the charge time for the KONA Electric is 9.5 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai IONIQ Electric, a electric compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai KONA Electric, a electric SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,245
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$33,805
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$31,670 - $36,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$37,390
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$38,240
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$37,390 - $39,090
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,483
Price Range:
$16,784 - $25,741
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$19,205
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
$18,372 - $20,483
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
48
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
27,600
# Good or Great Deals:
21
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,113
Price Range:
$17,491 - $26,561
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$22,894
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$22,113 - $23,675
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
113
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34,533
# Good or Great Deals:
54
Hyundai IONIQ Electric Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Hyundai KONA Electric Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai IONIQ Electric
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Electric Compact Cars)
8.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)
5.5 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai KONA Electric
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)
1.5 - 3.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
2 - 3.3
Hyundai IONIQ Electric Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
5 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
19 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 26Hyundai KONA Electric Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 44Ranking
3 out of / 44Ranking
9 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 44Ranking
15 out of / 44Ranking
26 out of / 44Ranking
37 out of / 44Ranking
40 out of / 44Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Hyundai IONIQ Electric Trim Levels
Limited, SE
Hyundai KONA Electric Trim Levels
Limited, SEL, Ultimate
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
134 hp
Torque:
218 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp
Torque:
291 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
MPGe:
127 / 121 / 127
Range (city/hwy):
170 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
38.3 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
6 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
MPGe:
127 / 108 / 120
Range (city/hwy):
258 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
64 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9.5 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
23 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
119.2 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:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.4 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:
111.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3371 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
176 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3715 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
61.2 inches
Length:
164.6 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Noir Pearl
Blue
Intense Blue
Gray
Amazon Gray / Electric Shadow
Silver
Stellar Silver
White
Ceramic White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ultra Black/Dark Gray
Blue
Ceramic Blue/White
Gray
Galactic Gray/White
Silver
Sonic Silver/Black
White
Chalk White/Black / Lunar White/Black
Red
Pulse Red/Black
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black
Gray
Dark Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
