2023 Hyundai Kona EV vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Picture of the 2023 Hyundai Kona EV

2023 Hyundai
Kona EV

MSRP*: $33,550 to $41,550
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas

2024 Volkswagen
Atlas

MSRP*: $37,995 to $52,890
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MPG - City Info not available 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 45.8 ft3 96.8 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 165.6 in 200.7 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 33.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 38.0 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.4 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 Volkswagen Atlas than in the Hyundai Kona EV, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Volkswagen Atlas will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Kona EV.

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 EV will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Atlas.

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

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

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Kona EV has a lot less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.

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

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