Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Kona Electric

The Honda CR-V starts from $39,900 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Kona Electric opens at $40,500. That makes the Honda CR-V the more affordable entry point by $600.

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 $43,890 and $44,550 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 CR-V, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Honda CR-V and Hyundai Kona Electric hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Honda CR-V and 80% for the Hyundai Kona Electric.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Hyundai Kona Electric packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Honda CR-V.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 11 in the Honda CR-V and 7 in the Hyundai Kona Electric.

The Honda CR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai Kona Electric gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda CR-V stands out with Apple CarPlay and power tailgate that you will not find on the Hyundai Kona Electric. The Hyundai Kona Electric counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda CR-V lines up producing 140kW and 243Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

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

The Honda CR-V has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 99kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda CR-V is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda CR-V measures 4,704mm long on a 2,701mm wheelbase, 354mm longer than the Hyundai Kona Electric at 4,350mm (2,660mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda CR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 561L in the Honda CR-V and 361L in the Hyundai Kona Electric, giving the Honda CR-V a 200L advantage.

For towing, the Honda CR-V leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 200kg 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 (Honda CR-V) vs 5 years (Hyundai Kona Electric). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda CR-V)—.