2025 Hyundai Kona vs. 2024 Toyota 4Runner Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Kona

2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,350 to $33,400
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota 4Runner

2024 Toyota
4Runner

MSRP*: $40,705 to $55,170
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MPG - City 24 - 29 MPG 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 35 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 88.8 - 89.7 ft3
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 270-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 190 hp 270 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 171.3 - 172.6 in 190.2 - 191.3 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 75.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 32.9 in
Head Room Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 38.6 - 39.3 in
Rear 38.6 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 Kona than in the Toyota 4Runner. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Kona and the Toyota 4Runner.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Kona as you will with the Toyota 4Runner, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). Clearly, the Hyundai Kona is a better financial choice over the Toyota 4Runner, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Kona is much slimmer than the Toyota 4Runner, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Hyundai Kona, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota 4Runner.

Handling
The Hyundai Kona has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota 4Runner, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Kona has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota 4Runner.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Kona has much lower torque than the Toyota 4Runner, 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 Kona and the Toyota 4Runner. The Hyundai Kona has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota 4Runner.