2023 Hyundai Kona EV vs. 2024 Toyota Highlander Review

Picture of the 2023 Hyundai Kona EV

2023 Hyundai
Kona EV

MSRP*: $33,550 to $41,550
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2024 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $39,270 to $51,675
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MPG - City Info not available 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 45.8 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 165.6 in 194.9 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 33.4 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 38.0 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Highlander than in the Hyundai Kona EV, 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 EV and the Toyota Highlander.

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 Toyota Highlander, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Kona EV 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 EV, 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 EV 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 EV has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota Highlander.

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

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