2025 Honda HR-V vs. 2025 Hyundai Kona Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda HR-V

2025 Honda
HR-V

MSRP*: $25,400 to $31,000
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Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Kona

2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,350 to $33,400
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 24 - 29 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 32 MPG 29 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 55.1 ft3 63.7 ft3
Engine
  • 158-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 158 hp 147 - 190 hp
Exterior Length 179.8 in 171.3 - 172.6 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 39.4 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Honda HR-V than the Hyundai Kona. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda HR-V and the Hyundai Kona.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda HR-V as you will with the Hyundai Kona, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda HR-V will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Hyundai Kona.

Dimensions
The Honda HR-V is about the same width as the Hyundai Kona. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Honda HR-V, which is slightly longer than the Hyundai Kona.

Handling
The Honda HR-V has a larger turning radius than the Hyundai Kona, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Honda HR-V has a little less horsepower than the Hyundai Kona.

Powertrain
The Honda HR-V has much lower torque than the Hyundai Kona, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Honda HR-V and the Hyundai Kona. The Honda HR-V has less cargo space than the Hyundai Kona, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.