Comparison between:
- 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh
- 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric SE 39 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh | 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric SE 39 kWh | |
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| Model alias | - | KONA EV 39 kWh |
| Trim | 38.3 kWh | SE 39 kWh |
| Model year | 2020 | 2021 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe, South Korea, India |
| Price | - | GBP 33,150 (UK, Jan 2020) EUR 34,850 (DE, Feb 2021) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Aluminium High tensile strength steel | - |
| Exterior colors | Phantom Black Polar White Iron Gray Intense Blue Fiery Red Fluidic Metal Electric Shadow Liquid Sand Typhoon Silver | Galaxy Grey Metallic Dark Knight Metallic Pulse Red Metallic Chalk White Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Gray two-tone Electric Shadow | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 176.0 in 4470 mm | 164.6 in 4180 mm |
| Width | 71.7 in 1820 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 81.5 in 2070 mm |
| Height | 57.1 in 1450 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm |
| Front track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 61.6 in 1564 mm |
| Rear track | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.2 in 158 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.5 in 1004 mm | 39.6 in 1005 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.4 in 950 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.1 in 1425 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1396 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.8 in 1366 mm | 53.3 in 1354 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 52.2 in 1326 mm |
| Front legroom | 44.7 in 1136 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.5 in 800 mm | 33.4 in 848 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2661.8 l 94.00 ft3 2.66 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 2993.8 l 105.72 ft3 2.99 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 357.0 l 12.61 ft3 0.36 m3 | 332.0 l 11.72 ft3 0.33 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1417.0 l 50.04 ft3 1.42 m3 | 1114.0 l 39.34 ft3 1.11 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3366.46 lb 1527 kg | 3384.1 lb 1535 kg |
| Payload | 976.65 lb 443 kg | 1069.24 lb 485 kg |
| GVWR | 4343.11 lb 1970 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | Curb weight excludes driver weight. Overhang front / rear - 880 / 890 mm | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Siemens |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 101 kW 136.1 hp 138.0 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2850 - 6000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 1000 - 2850 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | - | The electric motor manufacturer has not been officially confirmed by Hyundai. |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 102.5 mph 165.0 km/h | 96.3 mph 155.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 9.70 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 170.0 mi / 273.6 km WLTP: 193.2 mi / 311.0 km | WLTP: 189.5 mi / 305.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 121 MPGe EPA, CMB: 133 MPGe EPA, CTY: 145 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 14.3 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | A+ |
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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.85 | 2.5 |
| Additional information | Overall steering gear ratio - 15:1:1 | - |
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) |
| Axle ratio | 7.412 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | Front brakes diameter - 280 mm Rear brakes diameter - 284 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET45 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/60R16 R | 215/55R17 94V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | LG Chem |
| Model | LGX E63 (NCM 622) | NCM 622 |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 38.3 kWh | 39.2 kWh |
| Number of cells | 176 | - |
| Voltage | 319.4 V | 319 V |
| Energy density | 112.4 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 791.46 lb 359 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, mid-rear |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
| Additional information | Total battery capacity - 40.4 kWh Optional battery heater. Quoted battery density above is without a battery heater. Energy density with battery heater - 111.2 Wh/kg. | Battery heater |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 2.1 kW POD Point Wallbox, 7.2 kW Public CCS, 50 kW Public CCS, 100 kW | ICCB cable for AC charging, 2.1 kW POD Point Wallbox, 7.2 kW Public CCS, 50 kW Public CCS, 100 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Public CCS 100 kW, 0:23 Public CCS 50 kW, 0:46 POD Point Wallbox, 5:20 Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 18:15 | Public CCS 100 kW, 0:24 Public CCS 50 kW, 0:47 POD Point Wallbox, 5:27 ICCB cable for AC charging, 8:06 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | SmartSense active safety and driving assistance systems (S) 10.25-inch AVN screen (S) 7-inch LCD console display (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support (S) Audio Video Navigation system (O) Blue Link connectivity services (S) Multi-Bluetooth function (with 10.25-inch AVN option only) (S) Blue ambient lighting (S) Black cloth (S) Dark Chrome Accent dashboard garnish (O) Leather in four color options (O) | Front cup holders (S) Metallic paint (O) Roof rails (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian recognition (S) Cruise control - smart adaptive speed control with stop/go (S) Drive mode selector (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic stability control (S) Forward collision warning (S) Front, front side and curtain airbags (S) Hill-start assist control (S) Immobiliser (S) Keyless entry with engine start/stop button (S) Lane keep assist (S) Rear camera and guidance system for parking (S) Rear cross traffic alert (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Tyre pressure monitoring system (S) 7-inch insturment cluster TFT display (S) 7-inch touchscreen with audio and smart device integration (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone connection (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Driver's supervision instrument cluster with 7-inch TFT display (S) Front USB and AUX connections (S) Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S) 6 x speakers (2 front, 2 rear, 2 tweeters) (S) USB charger on center console (S) Climate Control (S) Adjustable head restraints (S) Driver's Seat Manual Adjustments (S) Driver's seat manual height adjustment (S) Front passenger's seat manual adjustments (S) Power lumbar support for driver's seat (S) Height and reach adjustble steering column (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel audio control (S) Body-coloured exterior door handles (S) Chrome coloured interior door handles (S) Climate Control with Automatic De-fog System for Front Windscreen (S) One-touch power front windows with anti-trap mechanism (S) Power front and rear windows (S) Windscreen auto defog function (S) Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S) Body-coloured side mirrors (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Power-adjusting heated side mirrors (S) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Front and center interior lights (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED positioning lights (S) Side mirrors cornering lights (S) Cloth (S) |
| 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh | 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric SE 39 kWh |