Hyundai Tucson SE
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Hyundai Kona
Suv · Electric · AWD
Hyundai Tucson SE
Car A
Hyundai Tucson SE
The Hyundai Tucson SE emphasizes family practicality and value, combining a large 1000 L cargo area with five seats at a $24,900 price point. Performance is moderate, with priorities leaning toward reliability and safety rather than premium feel or thrills.
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 87 / 70
City 49 / 59
Budget / value 67 / 51
Road trip 65 / 46
Performance 28 / 28
Cargo 64 / 28
Practical 64 / 42
Premium 22 / 20
Winter 36 / 30

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Tucson SE Hyundai Kona
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Pros & cons

Hyundai Tucson SE

  • Spacious 1000 L trunk supports family gear and road trips
  • Seats five for growing families
  • Good value in its segment at $24,900
  • Balanced everyday performance (150 hp, 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s)

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.

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Tucson SE if…
Best fuel economy
Hyundai Tucson SE 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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