Hyundai Tucson GLS vs Hyundai Kona — full comparison

Hyundai Tucson GLS

Suv · Gasoline

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Hyundai Kona

Suv · Electric · AWD

Hyundai Tucson GLS

Car A

Hyundai Tucson GLS

Hyundai Tucson GLS prioritizes family practicality and efficiency, with five seats and a generous 620-liter trunk at around 30,000. Performance is adequate for daily use, but it won’t satisfy performance or premium-focused shoppers.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7.5 L/100km

Hyundai Kona

Car B

Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona Electric AWD blends family-compact practicality with efficient range and all-weather traction. It prioritizes reliability and safety over outright performance for a sensible everyday drive.

5 seatsSuvElectric5-star safety204 hpAWDElectric

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Usage fit

Family 77 / 70

City 48 / 59

Budget / value 64 / 51

Road trip 58 / 46

Performance 28 / 28

Cargo 42 / 28

Practical 56 / 42

Premium 24 / 20

Winter 36 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Hyundai Tucson GLS · Orange = Hyundai Kona

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Tucson GLS Hyundai Kona

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Pros & cons

Hyundai Tucson GLS

Roomy 5-seat layout and a large 620 L trunk suit growing families and road trips.
Efficient for its class at 7.5 L/100 km to help keep running costs in check.
Balanced everyday performance (150 hp, 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s) for city and highway use.
Good value in its segment around 30,000.
Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s won’t thrill enthusiasts.
If you want a premium-feeling choice, this model isn’t positioned for that.
Only five seats; no third-row option for larger families.
No rated electric driving range listed, and 7.5 L/100 km may not satisfy ultra-efficiency shoppers.

Hyundai Kona

Efficient for its class: 64 kWh battery with up to 450 km range.
AWD traction for added confidence in varied weather.
City-ready size with 5 seats and a usable 361 L trunk.
Good value in its segment at 34,000.
Not for performance seekers: 0–100 km/h in 9 s and 180 km/h top speed.
361 L cargo space may feel tight for bulky family gear.
Seats five only; no third-row option.
Not positioned as a premium model; status-focused shoppers may want alternatives.

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Tucson GLS if…

Best fuel economy

Hyundai Tucson GLS uses 7.5 L/100km vs 15.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Hyundai Kona if…

All-wheel drive

Hyundai Kona's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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