2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 Hyundai Kona Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Explorer

2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $39,785 to $56,240
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Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Kona

2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,550 to $33,600
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MPG - City 18 - 20 MPG 24 - 29 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 29 MPG 29 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 63.7 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 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 Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 147 - 190 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 198.8 in 171.3 - 172.6 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 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 Ford Explorer than in the Hyundai Kona. The Ford Explorer will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Kona.

Convenience
The Ford Explorer requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Hyundai Kona, making it more convenient to drive.

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 Ford Explorer will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Hyundai Kona, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Explorer 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 Ford Explorer, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Hyundai Kona.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Explorer greatly out-muscles the Hyundai Kona.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Explorer does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Hyundai Kona.

Utility
The Ford Explorer offers greater seating capacity than the Hyundai Kona, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.