Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid vs. Hyundai KONA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid and 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 Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid and the Hyundai KONA.
In comparing the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid's and the Hyundai KONA's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Hyundai KONA has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid and Hyundai KONA have the same Based on this comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid's and the Hyundai KONA's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid ranges from $17,694 to $25,927 while a used 2022 Hyundai KONA is priced between $17,782 to $25,586.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid loses 40.5 percent of its value and the Hyundai KONA loses 34.1 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai KONA retains 6.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid is 6.9 out of 10 while the Hyundai KONA's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid being ranked 5 out of 9 Best Hybrid Small Cars and the Hyundai KONA being ranked 4 out of 20 Best Subcompact SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid and Hyundai KONA is 5.9 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid’s base engine makes 139 horsepower, and the Hyundai KONA base engine makes 147 horsepower. The IONIQ Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 59 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 714 miles. The KONA is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. This gives the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai KONA. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid, a hybrid 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, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai KONA has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$24,898
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$23,600 - $26,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$23,820
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,000 - $34,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,717
Price Range:
$17,694 - $25,927
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$23,425
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$21,717 - $24,749
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
76
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
40,089
# Good or Great Deals:
27
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,408
Price Range:
$17,782 - $25,586
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$23,520
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,546 - $27,056
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
809
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
29,363
# Good or Great Deals:
183
Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.9 / 10
Reliability:
5.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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 Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
10.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
10.3 - 11.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
25.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai KONA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
10
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
8.3 - 12
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.6 - 12.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 12.1
Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Rankings
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22 out of / 25Hyundai KONA Rankings
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55 out of / 67Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Trim Levels
Blue, Limited, SE, SEL
Hyundai KONA Trim Levels
Limited, N Line, SE, SEL
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
139 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
195 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 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:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
58 / 60 / 59
Range (city/hwy):
690 / 714 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 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):
30 / 35 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
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:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
26.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
122.7 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:
35.2 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:
2996 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
176 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2899 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
61 inches
Length:
165.6 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Noir Pearl
Blue
Intense Blue
Gray
Amazon Gray
Red
Scarlet Red Pearl
Silver
Stellar Silver
White
Ceramic White
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ultra Black
Blue
Blue Wave / Teal Isle
Gray
Thunder Gray
Red
Pulse Red
Silver
Cyber Silver
White
Lunar White
Green
Cactus Fern
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Dark Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
