The Hyundai Kona picks some experienced competition as its targets, but there are some softer opponents.
If style is a priority, the Jeep Renegade is a natural competitor.
It’s the only other quirky pick on the list.
Its interior feels a little cheap, but the Jeep is ready for rugged trails more than the Kona.
Same goes for the Crosstrek: it’s slow like the base Kona, and its interior is a little less zesty than the Kona’s, but it’s more durable than the Jeep’s.
The CX-3 is another stilted wagon, but it’s more cramped than the Kona.
The Ford Ecosport and Chevrolet Trax may appeal to traditional buyers, but we advise branching beyond the Ford/GM tree—there are better picks out there.
The Honda HR-V should be high on any compact crossover buyer's shopping list due to its efficient space and engine.
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The 2020 Hyundai Kona is an eyeful, but has nearly everything crossover buyers want in a city-friendly package. |
The 2020 Buick Encore was a good choice for city slickers, but it’s showing its age in all the wrong ways |
The 2020 Ford Ecosport is not particularly good value, not particularly efficient, and not particularly good. |
The 2019 Honda HR-V makes a perfect in-town companion with its spacious, flexible interior and good ride quality. |
The 2019 Mazda CX-3 fails to launch in the crossover-SUV space race. |
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is as plucky as ever, but with more available safety gear this year. |
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| N/A | N/A | $20,485 | $20,520 | $20,390 | $21,895 |
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| 24 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | |
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| N/A | Turbocharged I4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 |
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| N/A | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD |
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| N/A | AWD 4-Door Essence | S FWD | LX 2WD CVT | Sport FWD | 2.0i Manual |
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| N/A | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
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| N/A | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
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| N/A | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2020 Hyundai Kona vs. 2020 Buick Encore | 2020 Hyundai Kona vs. 2020 Ford Ecosport | 2020 Hyundai Kona vs. 2019 Honda HR-V | 2020 Hyundai Kona vs. 2019 Mazda CX-3 | 2020 Hyundai Kona vs. 2019 Subaru Crosstrek | |
