GAC Aion V vs Hyundai Kona

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the GAC Aion V at 5 stars (2025) and the Hyundai Kona at 4 stars (2023). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2023). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the GAC Aion V and 80% for the Hyundai Kona, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the GAC Aion V, against 6 on the Hyundai Kona.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the GAC Aion V and 7 in the Hyundai Kona. The GAC Aion V adds a 360-degree camera that the Hyundai Kona misses.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The GAC Aion V features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai Kona gets a 12.3-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GAC Aion V stands out with panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Hyundai Kona. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion V gets pvc upholstery while the Hyundai Kona offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the GAC Aion V and 1-zone in the Hyundai Kona.

Drivetrain

The GAC Aion V uses a Electric producing 150kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Hyundai Kona responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 180Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.9 seconds.

The GAC Aion V has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the GAC Aion V is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The GAC Aion V measures 4,605mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 255mm longer than the Hyundai Kona at 4,350mm (2,660mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 427L in the GAC Aion V and 407L in the Hyundai Kona, giving the GAC Aion V a 20L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Hyundai Kona's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 10.6 m against 11.2 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GAC Aion V costs about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Hyundai Kona about $1,881 a year (6.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V) and 5 years / Unlimited (Hyundai Kona).

Where each one leads

The GAC Aion V: more power (150kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (427L against 407L) and the longer warranty (8 years against 5).

The Hyundai Kona: the lower starting price ($33,950 against $42,590).

The Verdict

GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 71

The GAC Aion V scores 75 to the Hyundai Kona's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: technology (GAC Aion V ahead by 31 points), practicality (Hyundai Kona ahead by 10 points), safety (GAC Aion V ahead by 8 points). Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion V, 5 on the Hyundai Kona.

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