Geely EX5 vs Hyundai Kona

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Geely EX5 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 86% for the Geely EX5 and 80% for the Hyundai Kona, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Geely EX5, 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 Geely EX5 and 7 in the Hyundai Kona. The Geely EX5 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 Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-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 Geely EX5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Hyundai Kona. The Hyundai Kona counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Geely EX5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 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 Geely EX5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Geely EX5 is 3.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 265mm longer than the Hyundai Kona at 4,350mm (2,660mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely EX5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 407L in the Hyundai Kona, giving the Hyundai Kona a 105L 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 0.2 m tighter, 10.6 m against 10.8 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 Geely EX5 costs about $768 a year (16 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: 7 years / unlimited km (Geely EX5) and 5 years / unlimited km* (Hyundai Kona).

Where each one leads

The Geely EX5: more power (160kW against 110kW) and the longer warranty not tied to dealer servicing (7 years against 5).

The Hyundai Kona: the lower starting price ($33,950 against $41,990) and the bigger boot with the seats up (407L against 302L).

The Verdict

Geely EX5 scores higher, 72 vs 71

The Geely EX5 scores 72 to the Hyundai Kona's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: technology (Geely EX5 ahead by 22 points), performance (Geely EX5 ahead by 19 points), reliability (Hyundai Kona ahead by 13 points). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 407L in the Hyundai Kona.

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