Hyundai Kona Electric vs Renault Koleos

The Hyundai Kona Electric starts from $40,500 before on-road costs, while the Renault Koleos opens at $40,990. That makes the Hyundai Kona Electric the more affordable entry point by $490.

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 $44,550 and $45,089 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 Renault Koleos, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Hyundai Kona Electric and Renault Koleos hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Renault Koleos packs more ADAS features with 6 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 7 in the Hyundai Kona Electric and 6 in the Renault Koleos.

The Hyundai Kona Electric features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Renault Koleos gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

The Hyundai Kona Electric runs a pure electric powertrain producing 99kW and 255Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.9 seconds.

The Renault Koleos lines up making 140kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The Renault Koleos has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 99kW. In the real-world sprint, the Renault Koleos is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Kona Electric measures 4,350mm long on a 2,660mm wheelbase, 322mm shorter than the Renault Koleos at 4,672mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Koleos generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 361L in the Hyundai Kona Electric and 458L in the Renault Koleos, giving the Renault Koleos a 97L advantage.

For towing, the Renault Koleos leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 700kg 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 (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 7 years (Renault Koleos). The Renault Koleos has longer coverage.