Hyundai Kona vs Hyundai Tucson Comparison

Compare the Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Tucson at Our Lexington Park, MD Dealership

When you visit us at Team Hyundai, you're going to find plenty of quality new Hyundai SUVs and crossovers for sale, which provide appealing choices to drivers in areas like California and Hollywood, MD along with Prince Fredrick and Mechanicsville. Two options are the Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Tucson. Both are standouts individually, and you cannot go wrong with either. It's about what fits your lifestyle best, and that's why we've put together a comparison guide to help you make the right choice.

Hyundai Tucson vs. Kona: The Similarities

First, we'll talk about the common features these vehicles offer. Both offer the latest onboard technology. This includes multiple options when it comes to choosing your touch display size, while both have integration with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®. You can find wireless access to those applications, as well as a wireless charging pad available as an option on both vehicles in addition to offering Wi-Fi plans too.

In terms of safety, both have high ratings for overall safety and provide the same suite of driver assistance features. This includes forward collision alert, lane-departure warning, blind spot monitoring, and more among the available options depending on the trim level you choose for each vehicle.

Drivers will also find the same warranty backing with a 10-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty as well as a five-year/60,000-mile new vehicle warranty.

Hyundai Kona vs. Tucson: Differences

Of course, these vehicles are different in many ways, and here are just some of the ways in which they differ:

Electrification

In addition to its standard gas-powered option, the Hyundai Kona is available as the Kona Electric, giving you a pure electric option that doesn't use any fossil fuels. The Tucson doesn't have an EV yet, but it does come as the Tucson Hybrid and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid. The Kona Electric, which is technically a separate model provides 258 miles of driving range.

Performance

When comparing the overall power of each vehicle the Tucson has more overall power output than the Kona in most cases. The Tucson reaches 187 horsepower on standard options while offering 226 horsepower on hybrid models, and 261 horsepower with plug-in hybrid options. The Kona offers a standard gas-powered 147 horsepower, plus turbocharged options reach 195 to 207 horsepower. With its electric vehicle option, it attains 201 horsepower.

Size, Cargo Space and Passenger Room

As the larger vehicle, the Tucson has more passenger and cargo space, reach up to 80.3 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded down and 108 cubic feet of passenger volume. The Kona has 45.8 cubic feet of cargo room with its rear seats down, and 94.1 cubic feet of total passenger volume.

Capability and Towing

Only the Hyundai Tucson is recommended for towing. With the right setup and equipment, the Tucson can tow up to 2,000 pounds. It is not recommended any towing be done with the Kona.

Price

Base Hyundai Kona vehicles will cost less than new Hyundai Tucson options, and you can compare price points throughout the different trim levels offered on each here at our dealership.

Learn More About the Hyundai Kona and Tucson Today

All of us at Team Hyundai would be happy to discuss both the Kona and Tucson in detail here at the dealership and let you take test drives in both to compare them and see how they personally fit your daily driving needs. Get in touch to learn more.