Toyota RAV4 EV vs. Hyundai KONA Electric
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota RAV4 EV 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 Toyota RAV4 EV and the Hyundai KONA Electric.
When we compare the Toyota RAV4 EV's and the Hyundai KONA Electric's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 EV has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota RAV4 EV's and the Hyundai KONA Electric's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 EV is a better car than the Hyundai KONA Electric.
Pricing: A used 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV ranges from $10,562 to $18,200 while a used 2024 Hyundai KONA Electric is priced between $26,098 to $43,064.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota RAV4 EV’s base engine makes 154 horsepower, and the Hyundai KONA Electric base engine makes 133 horsepower. The RAV4 EV is rated to deliver an average of 78 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 103 miles. The KONA Electric is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 196 miles. This gives the Hyundai KONA Electric the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota RAV4 EV. Both models use electricity.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota RAV4 EV has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$49,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$30,265 - $43,025
Starting MSRP:
$32,675
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$36,138
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$32,675 - $39,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,454
Price Range:
$10,562 - $18,200
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
66,836
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,837
Price Range:
$26,098 - $43,064
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$36,379
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$33,837 - $38,921
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
43
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6,261
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Toyota RAV4 EV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
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 Toyota RAV4 EV
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai KONA Electric
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
2.3 - 6
Toyota RAV4 EV Rankings
Not yet available
Hyundai 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
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Toyota RAV4 EV Trim Levels
Base
Hyundai KONA Electric Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SEL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 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):
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:
154 hp
Torque:
218 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.038 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
133 hp
Torque:
188 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.037 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
MPGe:
78 / 74 / 76
Range (city/hwy):
103 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not yet available
Maximum Charging Rate:
6 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
MPGe:
127 / 103 / 116
Range (city/hwy):
196 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
48.6 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Leather Upholstery:
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
36.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
73 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4032 lbs
Width:
71.5 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
180.1 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3571 lbs
Width:
71.9 inches
Height:
62 inches
Length:
171.5 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/60R17
Exterior Colors
Blue
Shoreline Blue Pearl
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Blue
Meta Blue Pearl
Silver
Not available
White
Atlas White
Black
Abyss Black Pearl
Gray
Cyber Gray / Ecotronic Gray Pearl
Green
Mirage Green
Yellow
Neoteric Yellow
Interior Colors
Gray
Ash
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Black
Black
