2025 Hyundai Kona vs. 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Kona

2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,450 to $33,500
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

2024 Volkswagen
Tiguan

MSRP*: $28,880 to $38,880
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MPG - City 24 - 29 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 35 MPG 29 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 65.3 - 73.4 ft3
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 184-hp, 2.0-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 184 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 171.3 - 172.6 in 186.1 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 72.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.7 in
Head Room Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 38.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.1 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Hyundai Kona than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Hyundai Kona will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Kona will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Kona is about the same width as the Volkswagen Tiguan. 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 Volkswagen Tiguan.

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

Performance
The Hyundai Kona has a little more horsepower than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Hyundai Kona doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Kona and the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Hyundai Kona has less cargo space than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.