2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. 2025 Hyundai Kona Review

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2024 Hyundai
IONIQ 5

MSRP*: $41,800 to $59,400
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2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,450 to $33,500
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MPG - City Info not available 24 - 29 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 29 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 59.3 ft3 63.7 ft3
Engine
  • 168-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 168 - 320 hp 147 - 190 hp
Towing Capacity 2,300 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 182.5 in 171.3 - 172.6 in
Exterior Width 74.4 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 39.8 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.7 in
Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 than in the Hyundai Kona. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Hyundai Kona.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Hyundai IONIQ 5 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Hyundai Kona, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is much wider than the Hyundai Kona, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Hyundai IONIQ 5, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Hyundai Kona.

Handling
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a significantly larger turning radius than the Hyundai Kona, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 greatly out-muscles the Hyundai Kona.

Powertrain
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has much lower torque than the Hyundai Kona, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Hyundai Kona. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has less cargo space than the Hyundai Kona, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.