Honda HR-V vs Hyundai Kona (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$850
- HR-V: 11 hp more, 6 lb-ft more torque.
- Kona: $850 cheaper, 3 mpg better.
- Kona wins 6 of 11 measures.
| Measure | HR-V | Kona | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $27,950 | $27,100 | Kona |
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 147 hp | HR-V |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | HR-V |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 31 mpg | Kona |
| Cargo, max | 55.1 cu ft | 63.7 cu ft | Kona |
| Cargo, seats up | 24.4 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft | Kona |
| Rear legroom | 37.7 in | 38.2 in | Kona |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in | 41.7 in | About the same |
| Length | 179.8 in | 171.3 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,159 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Towing | Not rated | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 6.7 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 8.4 s estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Kona |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| HR-V LX FWD $26,500 | Kona SEL Sport FWD $26,825 | $325 |
| Kona SE FWD $25,500 | HR-V LX FWD $26,500 | $1,000 |
Cost to run
Kona costs $1,646 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | HR-V | Kona |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $27,950 | $27,100 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $1,239 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $7,432 |
| Total, 6 years | $36,179 | $34,532 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Kona wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Kona | 3% |
| MPG | Kona | 10% |
| Power | HR-V | 7% |
| Space | Kona | 14% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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