2020 Hyundai Kona vs 2021 Honda HR-V
Overview | |
MSRP$20,300 | MSRP$21,220 |
Average price$18,716 | Average price$21,511 |
Listings598 | Listings2329 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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2020 Hyundai Kona Reviews SummaryThe Hyundai Kona subcompact SUV is one of the smallest cars you can buy with all-wheel drive. It competes in a class of four-door hatchbacks with the lifted suspensions and higher driving positions that crossover buyers want—and with the same generous list of convenience and safety features that come on larger crossovers. We last tested the Kona when it came out for 2018, but a new trim level and more standard driver assists are the major changes for 2020. For what Hyundai charges, the Kona is cramped and the interior disappoints, yet exterior style and on-road performance are spectacular. | |
2021 Honda HR-V Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Honda HR-V is the automaker’s smallest crossover SUV, sitting below the Honda CR-V in size and price. While Honda hasn’t updated the HR-V in some time, it remains worthy of consideration thanks to agile handling and impressive practicality for its size. Because while it’s billed as an SUV, the HR-V shares a platform with the discontinued Honda Fit hatchback. The HR-V is a bit bigger than that pint-sized wonder however, and adds features SUVs buyers want, such as a taller driving position and available all-wheel drive (AWD). Honda launched the HR-V for the 2016 model year, and added more tech features for 2019. While Honda has been pushing these updates, the subcompact crossover category has exploded, adding new entrants from the likes of Hyundai, Kia, and Toyota. The HR-V doesn’t receive any major updates for the 2021 model year, so we’re using our experience with past model years for this overview. The HR-V LX, Sport, EX, and EX-L trim levels carry over for 2021, but the HR-V Touring is no more. The only other changes are new wheel designs for the Sport, EX, and EX-L models, and added privacy glass for the HR-V Sport. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine1.8L 141 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower141 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name1.8L 141 hp I4 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque127 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower141 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.2 cu ft | Cargo Space24.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight2890 lbs | Curb Weight2906 lbs |
Height61.0 in | Height63.2 in |
Length164.0 in | Length170.4 in |
Width70.9 in | Width69.8 in |
Wheelbase102.4 in | Wheelbase102.8 in |
Maximum Payload1089 lbs | Maximum Payload1095 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,300 | $21,220 |
Average price | $18,716 | $21,511 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Hyundai Kona subcompact SUV is one of the smallest cars you can buy with all-wheel drive. It competes in a class of four-door hatchbacks with the lifted suspensions and higher driving positions that crossover buyers want—and with the same generous list of convenience and safety features that come on larger crossovers. We last tested the Kona when it came out for 2018, but a new trim level and more standard driver assists are the major changes for 2020. For what Hyundai charges, the Kona is cramped and the interior disappoints, yet exterior style and on-road performance are spectacular. | The 2021 Honda HR-V is the automaker’s smallest crossover SUV, sitting below the Honda CR-V in size and price. While Honda hasn’t updated the HR-V in some time, it remains worthy of consideration thanks to agile handling and impressive practicality for its size. Because while it’s billed as an SUV, the HR-V shares a platform with the discontinued Honda Fit hatchback. The HR-V is a bit bigger than that pint-sized wonder however, and adds features SUVs buyers want, such as a taller driving position and available all-wheel drive (AWD). Honda launched the HR-V for the 2016 model year, and added more tech features for 2019. While Honda has been pushing these updates, the subcompact crossover category has exploded, adding new entrants from the likes of Hyundai, Kia, and Toyota. The HR-V doesn’t receive any major updates for the 2021 model year, so we’re using our experience with past model years for this overview. The HR-V LX, Sport, EX, and EX-L trim levels carry over for 2021, but the HR-V Touring is no more. The only other changes are new wheel designs for the Sport, EX, and EX-L models, and added privacy glass for the HR-V Sport. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.8L 141 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 141 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.8L 141 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 127 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 141 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.2 cu ft | 24.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2890 lbs | 2906 lbs |
Height | 61.0 in | 63.2 in |
Length | 164.0 in | 170.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 69.8 in |
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 102.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1089 lbs | 1095 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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