2026 Hyundai
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2025 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 25 - 29 MPG | 21 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 - 35 MPG | 28 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 63.7 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| 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 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.
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
With the Toyota Highlander, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Hyundai Kona, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
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.