Hyundai Kona vs Jeep Avenger

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Hyundai Kona at 4 stars (2023) and the Jeep Avenger at 3 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 80% for the Hyundai Kona and 79% for the Jeep Avenger, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Hyundai Kona, against 4 on the Jeep Avenger.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Hyundai Kona and 6 in the Jeep Avenger.

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 Hyundai Kona features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Avenger gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Kona stands out with Apple CarPlay and wireless charging — features our data doesn't list for the Jeep Avenger. The Jeep Avenger counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai Kona gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Jeep Avenger offers cloth.

Drivetrain

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 Jeep Avenger responds with a Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor making 115kW and 260Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Jeep Avenger has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Jeep Avenger is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Hyundai Kona measures 4,350mm long on a 2,660mm wheelbase, 266mm longer than the Jeep Avenger at 4,084mm (2,557mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Kona generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 407L in the Hyundai Kona and 355L in the Jeep Avenger, giving the Hyundai Kona a 52L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Avenger's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 10.5 m against 10.6 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Hyundai Kona costs about $1,881 a year (6.6 L/100km) and electricity for the Jeep Avenger about $787 a year (16.4 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Hyundai Kona) and 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Avenger). Capped-price servicing: no data (Hyundai Kona), 5 years (Jeep Avenger).

Where each one leads

The Hyundai Kona: the lower starting price ($33,950 against $49,990) and the bigger boot with the seats up (407L against 355L).

The Jeep Avenger: more power (115kW against 110kW).

The Verdict

Hyundai Kona scores higher, 71 vs 68

The Hyundai Kona scores 71 to the Jeep Avenger's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 4 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: technology (Jeep Avenger ahead by 22 points), safety (Hyundai Kona ahead by 15 points), reliability (Hyundai Kona ahead by 12 points). Boot space with the seats up: 407L in the Hyundai Kona, 355L in the Jeep Avenger.

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