Hyundai KONA vs. Toyota C-HR
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai KONA and Toyota C-HR 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 KONA and the Toyota C-HR.
When comparing the Hyundai KONA's and the Toyota C-HR's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai KONA has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota C-HR has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai KONA's and the Toyota C-HR's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai KONA is a better car than the Toyota C-HR.
Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai KONA ranges from $17,782 to $25,586 while a used 2022 Toyota C-HR is priced between $22,891 to $29,352.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai KONA loses 34.1 percent of its value and the Toyota C-HR loses 27.1 percent of its value. This means the Toyota C-HR retains 6.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai KONA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai KONA’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Toyota C-HR base engine makes 144 horsepower. The KONA is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. The C-HR is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 409 miles. This gives the Hyundai KONA the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota C-HR. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/subcompact SUVs, the Hyundai KONA has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota C-HR has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Hyundai KONA has higher safety ratings than the Toyota C-HR, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.79 out of 5 Stars.
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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,280
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:
$21,408
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:
861
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
29,703
# Good or Great Deals:
317
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,007
Price Range:
$22,891 - $29,352
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$23,520
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,546 - $27,056
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
96
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
35,730
# Good or Great Deals:
36
Hyundai KONA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota C-HR Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota C-HR
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:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 12.1
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 KONA Rankings
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55 out of / 67Toyota C-HR Rankings
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65 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai KONA Trim Levels
Limited, N Line, SE, SEL
Toyota C-HR Trim Levels
Limited, Nightshade, XLE
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 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:
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.79 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
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
144 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
139 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 31 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
356 / 409 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
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
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
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
49 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Cargo Space:
19.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
37 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.1 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3300 lbs
Width:
70.7 inches
Height:
61.6 inches
Length:
172.6 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 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:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P225/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Ultra Black
Blue
Blue Wave / Teal Isle
Gray
Thunder Gray
Green
Cactus Fern
Red
Pulse Red
Silver
Cyber Silver
White
Lunar White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Blue Eclipse Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Not available
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/Blue Trim
Gray
Not available