2021 Hyundai Ioniq vs 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric

2021 Hyundai Ioniq

#10 in Compact Cars

2021 Hyundai Kona Electric

#3 in Small SUVs

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Limited Hatchback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Ioniq Electric Limited Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$36,903	$38,815
Ioniq Electric SE Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$31,999	$33,245
Ioniq Hybrid Blue Hatchback	58	60	$22,665	$23,400
Ioniq Hybrid Limited Hatchback	54	56	$29,938	$31,400
Ioniq Hybrid SE Hatchback	54	56	$24,249	$25,350
Ioniq Hybrid SEL Hatchback	54	56	$27,298	$28,600
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Limited Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$31,589	$33,150
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid SE Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$25,780	$26,700
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid SEL Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$28,348	$29,700

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Limited FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Kona EV Limited FWD	N/A	N/A	$40,754	$42,000
Kona EV SEL FWD	N/A	N/A	$36,432	$37,390
Kona EV Ultimate FWD	N/A	N/A	$43,972	$45,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,903

$40,754

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,815

$42,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$647 / month

$700 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq steps up the efficiency game with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric editions.

The 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric is hard to find in some U.S. markets, but it's one of the best affordable long-range electric vehicles.

TCC Likes

All the powertrain options
Conventionally good-looking
Intuitive touchscreens and controls

Fun to drive
Strong active safety tech
Range rating of 258 miles

TCC Dislikes

Cramped rear seat
Relatively low plug-in miles
No longer cutting-edge

All-wheel drive isn’t an option
Busy styling
Difficult availability

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

Highway

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Small SUV 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

33.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.2

92.4

Second Hip Room (in)

52.9

52.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

55.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

37.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

41.5

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

53.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

6.2

Length, Overall (in)

176

164.6

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

61.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

102.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

45.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P215/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P215/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3488

3770

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

218

291

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

134

201 @ 3600

Engine Type

Electric

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

121

108

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

170

258

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

145

132

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

133

120

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.41

7.98

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Ioniq Electric

Hyundai Kona EV

Body Style

Hatchback

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Hyundai Ioniq

2021 Ioniq Hybrid is available
Lease: From $189 per month
Rebate: Up to $1,000 cash
Finance: From 0.0% APR + $1,000

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2021 Hyundai Kona Electric

2021 Hyundai Kona Electric is available
Lease: From $199 per month
Rebate: No retail cash this month
Finance: 0.0% APR + $1,500

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