Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range vs Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2018-2019) for as low as €15999, while the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) begins at €26930.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance
Years of Production 2018-2019 2021-2023
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture South Korea Germany
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (Used) €15999 €26930
GCC Score 5.2 5.5

Range and Efficiency

While the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2018-2019).

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance
Range (WLTP) 289 km 361 km
Range (GCC) 246 km 305 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 42 kWh 55 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 39.2 kWh 52 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.9 kWh/100 km 17 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.28 km/kWh 5.87 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.9 6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2018-2019) maxes out at 44 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.2 kW.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 44 kW 100 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4 4.3

Performance

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) is rear-wheel drive, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2018-2019) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 100 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 134 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 395 Nm 310 Nm
0-100 km/h 9.7 s 9 s
Top Speed 155 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 3 3.1

Dimensions

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance
Length 4180 mm 4584 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2070 mm 2108 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1800 mm 1852 mm
Height 1570 mm 1642 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 2765 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) has a towing capacity of up to 1000 kg, whereas the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2018-2019) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1610 kg 1891 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 332 l 543 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1114 l 1575 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.3 6.9
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