Comparison between:
- 2020 MG ZS EV Excite
- 2024 Hyundai KONA Electric 48.4 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 MG ZS EV Excite | 2024 Hyundai KONA Electric 48.4 kWh | |
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| Model alias | - | KONA EV Standard Range |
| Trim | Excite | 48.4 kWh |
| Model year | 2020 | 2024 |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | GBP 28,495 (UK, Oct 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel |
| Exterior colors | Pimlico Blue Arctic White Black Pearl Dynamic Red | Engine Red Atlas White Ultimate Red Ecotronic Gray Sailing Blue Abyss Black Serenity White Meta Blue Cypress Green |
| Interior colors | - | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 169.8 in 4314 mm | 171.5 in 4355 mm |
| Width | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 71.9 in 1825 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 80.6 in 2048 mm | - |
| Height | 63.8 in 1620 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in 2579 mm | 104.7 in 2660 mm |
| Front track | 60.1 in 1526 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Rear track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 33.9 in 861 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 32.9 in 836 mm |
| Clearance | - | 5.9 in 151 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.1 in 1043 mm | 40.0 in 1016 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.2 in 995 mm | 38.3 in 973 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.5 in 1385 mm | 56.5 in 1435 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.9 in 1368 mm | 55.2 in 1402 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1070 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.2 in 920 mm | 36.4 in 925 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2803.0 l 98.99 ft3 2.80 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3525.0 l 124.48 ft3 3.52 m3 |
| Trunk volume | - | 466.0 l 16.46 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1300.0 l 45.91 ft3 1.30 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 27.0 l 0.95 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3311.34 lb 1502 kg | 3891.16 lb 1765 kg |
| Roof load | - | 220.46 lb 100 kg |
| Payload | 1022.94 lb 464 kg | 925.94 lb 420 kg |
| GVWR | 4334.29 lb 1966 kg | 4817.1 lb 2185 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.27 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps | 99 kW 132.8 hp 134.6 ps |
| Torque | 353 Nm 36.0 kgm 260.4 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal Sport | Eco Comfort Sport i-PEDAL |
| Additional information | - | Smart Regenerative System |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps | 99 kW 132.8 hp 134.6 ps |
| Total system torque | 353 Nm 36.0 kgm 260.4 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 101.0 mph 162.5 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 8.50 s | 9.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 231.2 mi / 372.0 km WLTP, CMB: 163.4 mi / 263.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 234.3 mi / 377.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 12.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 18.6 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m 36.75 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.5 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Additional information | - | Gear ratio - 10.65 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing link) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 12.0 in 305 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 | 215/60R17 96H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 44.5 kWh | 48.4 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL | LG Chem |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite |
| Number of cells | - | 72 |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 2.5 V |
| Battery voltage | - | 295 V |
| Weight | - | 727.53 lb 330 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, mid-rear |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | - | Battery conditioning 400V system Exterior Vehicle to Load (V2L) capability 1P72S configuration - 1 parallel cell group (1P) and 72 series-connected cells (72S) |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7.4 kW DC 50 kW | AC 10.4 kW DC 100 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 50 kW, 0:43-0:55 AC 7.4 kW, 6:22 | DC 100 kW, 0:41 AC 10.4 kW, 4:55 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Star-rider grille (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Advanced Emergency Braking (S) Anti Rolling Protection (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Automatic door latch (S) Driver's seat belt reminder (S) Electric Parking Brake (S) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (S) Electronic Stability Programme (S) Emergency Brake Assist (S) Front dual airbags (S) Front passenger airbag deactivation switch (S) Front passenger's seat belt reminder (S) Front side airbags (S) Hill Launch Assist (S) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (S) ISOFIX on the outer rear seats (S) Keyless Entry with Push Button Engine Start (S) Lane Departure Warning System (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Remote Central Locking (S) Side curtain airbag (S) Speed Sensing Locking (S) Three-point front seat belts with pretentioners and load limiters (S) Traffic Jam Assist (S) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (S) Tyre repair kit (S) 12v Power Socket (S) 8-inch touch screen (S) Android Auto, Apple CarPlay (S) Bluetooth (S) DAB radio and AUX/USB, MP3 (S) iGo In-Car Navigation (S) 4 x speakers (S) Trip Computer (S) USB Mobile Phone Charging Function (S) Standard (S) 4-way manually adjustable front passenger's seat (S) 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat (S) 60:40 split rear seats (S) Leather-wrapped (S) Front and rear aero wiper (S) Front and rear electric windows with driver's one-touch up/down (S) Electrically adjustable, heated, body colour side mirrors (S) Auto headlights (S) Bi-Function projection headlight (S) Follow me home headlights (S) LED centre brake light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) Houndstooth Fabric (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | 3rd Generation K Platform (K3) |
| 2020 MG ZS EV Excite | 2024 Hyundai KONA Electric 48.4 kWh |

