2025 Hyundai Kona vs. 2024 Toyota Sequoia Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Kona

2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,450 to $33,500
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2024 Toyota
Sequoia

MSRP*: $61,275 to $81,265
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MPG - City 24 - 29 MPG 19 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 35 MPG 22 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 86.9 ft3
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 437-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 190 hp 437 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 8,980 - 9,520 lbs
Exterior Length 171.3 - 172.6 in 208.1 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 79.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 39.2 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.4 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
The Hyundai Kona offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Sequoia, with comparable head- and legroom. The Hyundai Kona offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Toyota Sequoia, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
With the Toyota Sequoia, 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 Sequoia, when considering MSRP.

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

Handling
The Hyundai Kona has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Toyota Sequoia, allowing you to much 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 Sequoia.

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

Utility
The Hyundai Kona has less seating than the Toyota Sequoia, making the Toyota Sequoia the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Hyundai Kona has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Sequoia.