2021 Hyundai Kona Electric vs 2020 Tesla Model 3

2021 Hyundai Kona Electric

#3 in Small SUVs

2020 Tesla Model 3

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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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Long Range AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model 3 Long Range AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$46,990
Model 3 Performance AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$54,990
Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$37,990
Model 3 Standard Range RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$35,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,754

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,000

$46,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$700 / month

$783 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

It’s not perfect, but the 2020 Tesla Model 3 has a devoted following and growing list of fans.

TCC Likes

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

Responsive chassis, precise steering
Practical design
Minimalist styling inside and out

TCC Dislikes

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

Materials and assembly could be better
More road noise than we like
Overly dependent on the touchscreen

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

Highway

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Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.4

35.2

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.4

Second Hip Room (in)

52.2

52.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

56.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

42.7

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

53.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

61.6

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.2

Length, Overall (in)

164.6

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

61.2

56.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

113.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

45.8

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

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

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

38.8

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P235/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P235/45WR18

Spare Tire Size

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3770

4031

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

291

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

201 @ 3600

Engine Type

Electric

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

108

116

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

258

353

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

132

124

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

120

121

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.98

9.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Kona EV

Tesla Model 3

Body Style

Sport Utility

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

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

2021 Hyundai Kona Electric

2021 Hyundai Kona Electric is available
Lease: From $199 per month
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