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Honda HR-V 1.5 I-DTEC
Crossover · Diesel
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Hyundai Kona Hybrid
Crossover · Hybrid
Honda HR-V 1.5 I-DTEC
Car A
Honda HR-V 1.5 I-DTEC
The Honda HR-V 1.5 I-DTEC suits budget-focused buyers and city-oriented small families, prioritizing diesel efficiency over outright performance. With five seats and a usable 350-liter trunk, it’s a sensible everyday choice if low running costs matter most.
5 seatsCrossoverDiesel5-star safety
Hyundai Kona Hybrid
Car B
Hyundai Kona Hybrid
The Hyundai Kona Hybrid emphasizes low running costs and everyday practicality for city commutes and small families. It trades outright speed and cargo space for efficiency and a solid safety standing in its class.
5 seatsCrossoverHybrid5-star safety5.1 L/100km141 hpHybrid
Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame seatsstep-up price

Usage fit

Family 67 / 67
City 58 / 70
Budget / value 71 / 71
Road trip 48 / 46
Performance 27 / 28
Cargo 26 / 27
Practical 52 / 53
Premium 21 / 16
Winter 34 / 28

Scores out of 100. Blue = Honda HR-V 1.5 I-DTEC · Orange = Hyundai Kona Hybrid

Specs side-by-side

Spec Honda HR-V 1.5 I-DTEC Hyundai Kona Hybrid
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Honda HR-V 1.5 I-DTEC

  • Diesel efficiency (5.4 combined) keeps running costs low
  • Strong 300 Nm torque helps in stop‑start city driving and relaxed cruising
  • Five seats and a 350 L trunk cover daily family needs
  • At 22000, it offers good value in its segment

Hyundai Kona Hybrid

  • Efficient for its class at 5.1 L/100 km.
  • Good value in its segment around 25,000.
  • Smooth city drivability from 265 Nm and 9.9 s 0–100 km/h.
  • Small-family practicality: 5 seats, 361 liters of trunk space.

Verdict

Pick Honda HR-V 1.5 I-DTEC if…
Lower entry price
Honda HR-V 1.5 I-DTEC starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Hyundai Kona Hybrid if…
More power
Hyundai Kona Hybrid puts out 141 hp vs 120 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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