Hyundai Kona vs Honda HR-V

The Hyundai Kona starts from $32,500 before on-road costs, while the Honda HR-V opens at $32,900. That makes the Hyundai Kona the more affordable entry point by $400.

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 $35,750 and $36,190 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda HR-V by roughly $1,710 in fuel alone.

Both the Hyundai Kona and Honda HR-V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 80% for the Hyundai Kona and 82% for the Honda HR-V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda HR-V packs more ADAS features with 3 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the Hyundai Kona.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Hyundai Kona and 6 in the Honda HR-V.

The Hyundai Kona features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Honda HR-V gets a 9-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda HR-V counters with ambient lighting that the Hyundai Kona does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai Kona uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 180Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.9 seconds.

The Honda HR-V responds with a Petrol making 96kW and 172Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.2 seconds.

The Hyundai Kona has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda HR-V is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Kona measures 4,350mm long on a 2,660mm wheelbase, 5mm longer than the Honda HR-V at 4,345mm (2,610mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Kona generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 361L in the Hyundai Kona and 339L in the Honda HR-V, giving the Hyundai Kona a 22L advantage.

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

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,881/year for the Hyundai Kona and $1,539/year for the Honda HR-V. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Honda HR-V.

Estimated annual total: $1,881 (Hyundai Kona) vs $1,539 (Honda HR-V). The Honda HR-V saves you roughly $342 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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