Hyundai Kona vs Toyota bZ4X

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Hyundai Kona at 4 stars (2023) and the Toyota bZ4X at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2025). 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 88% for the Toyota bZ4X, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

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 8 in the Toyota bZ4X. The Toyota bZ4X adds a 360-degree camera that the Hyundai Kona misses.

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 Toyota bZ4X gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Kona stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota bZ4X. The Toyota bZ4X counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Toyota bZ4X responds with a Electric making 167kW and 269Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X has the clear power advantage at 167kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota bZ4X is 2.5s 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, 340mm shorter than the Toyota bZ4X at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota bZ4X generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 407L in the Hyundai Kona and 452L in the Toyota bZ4X, giving the Toyota bZ4X a 45L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Kona leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 550kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Hyundai Kona's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 10.6 m against 11.2 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 Toyota bZ4X about $662 a year (13.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Hyundai Kona) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota bZ4X).

Where each one leads

The Hyundai Kona: the lower starting price ($33,950 against $55,990) and the higher braked towing limit (1,300kg against 750kg).

The Toyota bZ4X: more power (167kW against 110kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (452L against 407L).

The Verdict

Toyota bZ4X scores higher, 80 vs 71

The Toyota bZ4X scores 80 to the Hyundai Kona's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: technology (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 31 points), performance (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 15 points). Boot space with the seats up: 407L in the Hyundai Kona, 452L in the Toyota bZ4X.

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