Comparison between:
- 2026 KIA EV4 Fastback 81.4 kWh
- 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric Premium SE 39 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 KIA EV4 Fastback 81.4 kWh | 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric Premium SE 39 kWh | |
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| Model alias | - | KONA EV 39 kWh |
| Trim | 81.4 kWh | Premium SE 39 kWh |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2021 (MY21) |
| Market | Europe | Europe, South Korea, India |
| Price | - | GBP 35,000 (UK, Jan 2020) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | - | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | - |
| Exterior colors | Snow White Pearl Ivory Silver Matte Ivory Silver Metallic Shale Grey Aurora Black Pearl Morning Haze Magma Red Yacht Blue Matte Yacht Blue Metallic | Galaxy Grey Metallic Dark Knight Metallic Pulse Red Metallic Chalk White Metallic |
| Interior colors | Onyx Black & Human Gray Misty Gray & Nougat Brown Espresso Brown & Onyx Black Onyx Black & Off-white | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 186.2 in 4730 mm | 164.6 in 4180 mm |
| Width | 73.2 in 1860 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 81.5 in 2070 mm |
| Height | 58.3 in 1480 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in 2820 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm |
| Front track | 63.5 in 1614 mm | 61.6 in 1564 mm |
| Rear track | 64.0 in 1625 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Front overhang | 32.3 in 820 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 42.9 in 1090 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.2 in 158 mm |
| Front headroom | 38.7 in 984 mm | 39.6 in 1005 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 944 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.9 in 1445 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.6 in 1412 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.3 in 1354 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 52.2 in 1326 mm |
| Front legroom | 45.4 in 1154 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear legroom | 38.2 in 970 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 | 490.0 l 17.30 ft3 0.49 m3 | 332.0 l 11.72 ft3 0.33 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1435.0 l 50.68 ft3 1.44 m3 | 1114.0 l 39.34 ft3 1.11 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4210.83 lb 1910 kg | 3384.1 lb 1535 kg |
| Front axle load limit | 2727.12 lb 1237 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 2656.57 lb 1205 kg | - |
| Roof load | 176.37 lb 80 kg | - |
| Payload | 1003.1 lb 455 kg | 1069.24 lb 485 kg |
| GVWR | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 2204.62 lb 1000 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Siemens |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 400 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5200 - 9600 rpm | - |
| Torque | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 5000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive | Eco Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | - | The electric motor manufacturer has not been officially confirmed by Hyundai. |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 105.6 mph 170.0 km/h | 96.3 mph 155.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | 9.70 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 382.1 mi / 615.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 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 | WLTP, CTY: 10.7 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 11.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km | 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 | 10.86 m 35.63 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.66 | 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) |
| Axle ratio | 11.55 | - |
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 | Independent 4-link | 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 |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.8 in 325 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 0.4 in 10 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 ET50 7.5Jx19 ET53 7.5Jx19 ET52 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/60R17 96H 215/50R19 97H 215/50R19 97V | 215/55R17 94V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 81.4 kWh | 39.2 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 237.3 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | - | LG Chem |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM622 |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 343 V | 319 V |
| Weight | 1047.2 lb 475 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, mid-rear |
| Thermal Management | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump Battery heater |
| Additional information | 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | - |
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 6.9 kW AC 10.5 kW DC 128 kW | AC 7.2 kW DC 50 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 350 kW, 0:31 DC 50 kW, 1:19 AC 10.5 kW, 7:15 AC 6.9 kW, 32:10 | DC 100 kW, 0:24 DC 50 kW, 0:47 AC 7.2 kW, 5:27 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | Front cup holders (S) Metallic paint (O) Roof rails (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian recognition (S) Blind spot detection (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 and rear parking sensors (S) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front, front side and curtain airbags (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Hill-start assist control (S) Immobiliser (S) ISLW (Intelligent Speed Limit Warning) (S) Keyless entry with engine start/stop button (S) Lane follow assist (S) Lane keep assist (S) Rear camera and guidance system for parking (S) Rear cross traffic alert (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Tyre pressure monitoring system (S) 10.25-inch touchscreen with Navigation with Bluelink & Mapcare (S) Android Auto and Appl 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) Head Up Display (HUD) (S) Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S) 8 x speakers and subwoofer with KRELL Premium Audio (S) USB charger on center console (S) Wireless charging pad for smartphones (S) Adjustable head restraints (S) Driver's seat manual adjustments (S) Front passenger's seat manual adjustments (S) Manual driver seat height adjustment (S) Power lumbar support for driver's seat (S) Heated Steering Wheel (S) Height and reach adjustble steering column (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel audio control (S) Automatic Windscreen Wipers with Rain Sensor (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) Privacy glass - rear side and tailgate (S) Solar glass with windscreen shade band (S) Windscreen auto defog function (S) Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S) Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror (S) Body-coloured side mirrors (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Power-adjusting and power-folding heated side mirrors (S) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Front and center interior lights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED positioning lights (S) LED rear lights (S) Side mirrors cornering lights (S) Static Cornering Lights (S) Cloth (S) |
| 2026 KIA EV4 Fastback 81.4 kWh | 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric Premium SE 39 kWh |