2019 Hyundai Kona Electric vs 2019 Tesla Model 3

2019 Hyundai Kona Electric

2019 Tesla Model 3

2019 Hyundai Kona Electric

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Long Range AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model 3 Long Range AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$48,990
Model 3 Long Range RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$44,500
Model 3 Mid Range RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$42,900
Model 3 Performance AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$56,990
Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$39,990
Model 3 Standard Range RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$35,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,979

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,950

$48,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

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$817 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric is an exceptional electric hatchback that should get more attention than it does.

The 2019 Tesla Model 3 is a glimpse of the future in many ways; but it’s far from perfect.

TCC Likes

Efficient powertrain…
...that’s fun to drive
258-mile range

Responsive, nimble driving feel
Precise and well-weighted steering
Minimalist cabin design

TCC Dislikes

Limited availability
No all-wheel drive
Bulbous exterior

Materials and assembly, up close
Road noise
Dependence on touchscreen

Fuel Economy

City

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Highway

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Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Head Room (in)

37.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

42.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

35.2

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

Length, Overall (in)

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

56.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

113.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/45WR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4072

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Electric

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

112

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

310

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

120

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

116

Transmission

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

9.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Tesla Model 3

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

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

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