Honda Accord vs Hyundai Kona Electric

The Honda Accord starts from $54,250 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Kona Electric opens at $54,000. That makes the Hyundai Kona Electric the more affordable entry point by $250.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $59,675 and $59,400 respectively.

The Hyundai Kona Electric qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda Accord, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Honda Accord and Hyundai Kona Electric hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda Accord packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Hyundai Kona Electric.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Honda Accord and 7 in the Hyundai Kona Electric.

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai Kona Electric gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Accord stands out with power tailgate, Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Hyundai Kona Electric. The Hyundai Kona Electric counters with heated front seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda Accord gets leather upholstery while the Hyundai Kona Electric offers cloth.

The Honda Accord uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 315Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Hyundai Kona Electric responds with a Electric making 99kW and 255Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.9 seconds.

The Honda Accord has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 99kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Accord is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Accord measures 4,975mm long on a 2,830mm wheelbase, 625mm longer than the Hyundai Kona Electric at 4,350mm (2,660mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 473L in the Honda Accord and 361L in the Hyundai Kona Electric, giving the Honda Accord a 112L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Kona Electric leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Kona Electric). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord)—.