Hyundai Kona vs MG HS

The Hyundai Kona starts from $32,500 before on-road costs, while the MG HS opens at $33,990. That makes the Hyundai Kona the more affordable entry point by $1,490.

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 $35,750 and $37,389 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

The MG HS holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Hyundai Kona. Adult occupant protection scored 80% for the Hyundai Kona and 92% for the MG HS.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The MG HS packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Hyundai Kona.

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 7 in the MG HS.

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

The MG HS counters with panoramic roof and power tailgate that the Hyundai Kona does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai Kona gets synthetic leather upholstery while the MG HS offers cloth.

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 MG HS responds with a Petrol making 125kW and 275Nm, paired to a 7-speed dct driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.6 seconds.

The MG HS has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG HS is 0.3s 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, 305mm shorter than the MG HS at 4,655mm (2,765mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG HS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 361L in the Hyundai Kona and 507L in the MG HS, giving the MG HS a 146L advantage.

For towing, the MG HS leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 200kg 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 $1,967/year for the MG HS. That is a $86 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai Kona.

Estimated annual total: $1,881 (Hyundai Kona) vs $1,967 (MG HS). The Hyundai Kona saves you roughly $86 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 10 years / 250,000km (MG HS). The MG HS has longer coverage.