2023 Hyundai Kona EV vs. 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport 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 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2023 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $43,300 to $48,500
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MPG - City Info not available 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 45.8 ft3 55.6 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 hp 246 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 165.6 in 181.0 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 75.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 33.4 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 38.0 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 39.5 in
Rear 38.7 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 Land Rover Discovery Sport than in the Hyundai Kona EV, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Kona EV will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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 EV is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Discovery Sport, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Kona EV is much slimmer than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, 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 Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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

Performance
The Hyundai Kona EV has a little less horsepower than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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

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