Hyundai Kona vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Hyundai Kona at 4 stars (2023) and the Toyota C-HR at 5 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 85% for the Toyota C-HR, 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 5 on the Toyota C-HR.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Hyundai Kona and 10 in the Toyota C-HR.

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.

Feature Showdown

The Hyundai Kona features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-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 Toyota C-HR. The Toyota C-HR 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 Toyota C-HR offers cloth. Climate control is 1-zone in the Hyundai Kona and 2-zone in the Toyota C-HR.

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 C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Hyundai Kona has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Hyundai Kona is 0.3s 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, 12mm shorter than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Kona generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 407L in the Hyundai Kona and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Hyundai Kona a 19L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Kona leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 575kg 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 Toyota C-HR's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 10.4 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 fuel for the Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $741 a year less for the Toyota C-HR.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Hyundai Kona) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The Hyundai Kona: the lower starting price ($33,950 against $46,940), more power (110kW against 103kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (407L against 388L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,300kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,140 a year against $1,881).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 71

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the Hyundai Kona's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: technology (Toyota C-HR ahead by 31 points), fuel economy (Toyota C-HR ahead by 24 points), safety (Toyota C-HR ahead by 14 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota C-HR costs about $741 less (4 L/100km against 6.6 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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