Hyundai Kona vs Toyota HiLux

The Hyundai Kona starts from $33,700 before on-road costs, while the Toyota HiLux opens at $33,990. That makes the Hyundai Kona the more affordable entry point by $290.

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 $37,070 and $37,389 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Hyundai Kona by roughly $1,000 in fuel alone.

The Toyota HiLux holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Hyundai Kona. Adult occupant protection scored 80% for the Hyundai Kona and 84% for the Toyota HiLux.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Toyota HiLux, against 4 on 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 8 in the Toyota HiLux.

The Hyundai Kona features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Toyota HiLux 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 that you will not find on the Toyota HiLux. The Toyota HiLux 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 HiLux 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 Toyota HiLux responds with a 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel making 150kW and 420Nm, paired to a manual driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Toyota HiLux has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Hyundai Kona 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, 1030mm shorter than the Toyota HiLux at 5,380mm (3,085mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota HiLux generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Toyota HiLux leads with a 2,900kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 1,600kg 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 $2,081/year for the Toyota HiLux. That is a $200 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai Kona.

Estimated annual total: $1,881 (Hyundai Kona) vs $2,081 (Toyota HiLux). The Hyundai Kona saves you roughly $200 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 (Toyota HiLux). Both match on warranty length.