2025 Hyundai Kona vs. 2024 Toyota Highlander Review

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2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,350 to $33,400
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2024 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $39,270 to $51,675
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MPG - City 24 - 29 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 35 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 190 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 171.3 - 172.6 in 194.9 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Highlander than in the Hyundai Kona, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Kona and the Toyota Highlander.

Convenience
The Toyota Highlander 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). Clearly, the Hyundai Kona is a better financial choice over the Toyota Highlander, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Kona is much slimmer than the Toyota Highlander, 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 Highlander.

Handling
The Hyundai Kona has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Highlander, 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 Highlander.

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

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Hyundai Kona seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Highlander. The Hyundai Kona has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Highlander.