2025 Hyundai Kona vs. 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Kona

2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,350 to $33,400
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross

2024 Toyota
Corolla Cross

MSRP*: $23,860 to $29,385
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MPG - City 24 - 29 MPG 29 - 31 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 35 MPG 31 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 169-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 190 hp 169 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 171.3 - 172.6 in 176.1 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 42.9 in
Rear 32.0 in
Head Room Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 38.6 in
Rear 39.0 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Kona than in the Toyota Corolla Cross. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Kona and the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Kona as you will with the Toyota Corolla Cross, 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). The Hyundai Kona is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Kona is about the same width as the Toyota Corolla Cross. The Hyundai Kona is slightly shorter than the Toyota Corolla Cross, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Hyundai Kona has the same turning radius as the Toyota Corolla Cross, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Hyundai Kona has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Hyundai Kona transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Kona and the Toyota Corolla Cross.