Toyota Yaris vs. Hyundai KONA
In comparing the Toyota Yaris's and the Hyundai KONA's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Yaris has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Hyundai KONA has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Yaris's and the Hyundai KONA's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Yaris is a better car than the Hyundai KONA.
Toyota Yaris vs. Hyundai KONA Pricing
A used 2020 Toyota Yaris ranges from $13,599 to $21,331 while a used 2020 Hyundai KONA is priced between $16,576 to $25,498.
Toyota Yaris vs. Hyundai KONA Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Yaris loses 33.5 percent of its value and the Hyundai KONA loses 43.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Yaris retains 9.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai KONA.
Toyota Yaris vs. Hyundai KONA Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Yaris is 9.3 out of 10 while the Hyundai KONA's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Yaris being ranked 1 out of 17 Best Subcompact Cars and the Hyundai KONA being ranked 5 out of 20 Best Subcompact SUVs.
Toyota Yaris vs. Hyundai KONA Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Yaris is 9.1 out of 10. For the Hyundai KONA the reliability rating is 5.9 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Yaris a substantial advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai KONA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Toyota Yaris’s base engine makes 106 horsepower, and the Hyundai KONA base engine makes 147 horsepower. The Yaris is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. The KONA is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. This gives the Toyota Yaris the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai KONA. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Hyundai KONA, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Yaris, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Yaris and the Hyundai KONA have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$13,599 - $21,331
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
33.5%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$16,576 - $25,498
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
43.3%
Toyota Yaris Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.3 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai KONA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
5.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Yaris Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
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3 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 43Ranking
14 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 17Ranking
16 out of / 17Ranking
36 out of / 43Ranking
38 out of / 43Ranking
39 out of / 43Hyundai KONA Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 66Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
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9 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 62Ranking
10 out of / 53Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
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14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 66Ranking
19 out of / 55Ranking
25 out of / 66Ranking
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30 out of / 55Ranking
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34 out of / 55Ranking
38 out of / 66Ranking
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43 out of / 66Ranking
47 out of / 55Ranking
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53 out of / 66Ranking
57 out of / 66Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota Yaris Trim Levels
L, LE, XLE
Hyundai KONA Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Ultimate
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
106 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
103 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
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:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
30 / 39 / 34
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 452 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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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 Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
85.9 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:
2385 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
58.5 inches
Length:
171.2 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 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:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/60R16
