Toyota Yaris Cross vs Hyundai Kona

The Toyota Yaris Cross starts from $31,790 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Kona opens at $32,500. That makes the Toyota Yaris Cross the more affordable entry point by $710.

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 $34,969 and $35,750 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Yaris Cross by roughly $3,990 in fuel alone.

The Toyota Yaris Cross holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Hyundai Kona. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Toyota Yaris Cross and 80% for the Hyundai Kona.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Toyota Yaris Cross packs more ADAS features with 6 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 8 in the Toyota Yaris Cross and 7 in the Hyundai Kona.

The Toyota Yaris Cross features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai Kona gets a 12.3-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Toyota Yaris Cross stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Hyundai Kona. The Hyundai Kona counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Toyota Yaris Cross gets cloth upholstery while the Hyundai Kona offers synthetic leather.

The Toyota Yaris Cross uses a 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid producing 85kW and 141Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

The Hyundai Kona responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 180Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.9 seconds.

The Hyundai Kona has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 85kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota Yaris Cross is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota Yaris Cross measures 4,180mm long on a 2,560mm wheelbase, 170mm shorter than the Hyundai Kona at 4,350mm (2,660mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Kona generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross and 361L in the Hyundai Kona, giving the Toyota Yaris Cross a 29L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Kona leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 400kg. That 900kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,083/year for the Toyota Yaris Cross and $1,881/year for the Hyundai Kona. That is a $798 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Yaris Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,083 (Toyota Yaris Cross) vs $1,881 (Hyundai Kona). The Toyota Yaris Cross saves you roughly $798 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Yaris Cross) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Kona). Both match on warranty length.