Global EV Comparison: Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range vs DS 3 E-Tense
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General Info
The DS 3 E-Tense (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €40540. The Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2018-2019) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €15999 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range | DS 3 E-Tense |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2018-2019 | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | France |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €40540 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €15999 | €26990 |
| GCC Score | 5.2 | 5.6 |
Range and Efficiency
The DS 3 E-Tense (2022-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2018-2019).
| Property | Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range | DS 3 E-Tense |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 289 km | 402 km |
| Range (GCC) | 246 km | 349 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 42 kWh | 54 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 39.2 kWh | 50.8 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.9 kWh/100 km | 14.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.28 km/kWh | 6.87 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.8 | 7.2 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The DS 3 E-Tense (2022-…) 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.
The DS 3 E-Tense (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2018-2019) is limited to 7.2 kW.
| Property | Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range | DS 3 E-Tense |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 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 | 5.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
The DS 3 E-Tense (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range | DS 3 E-Tense |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 100 kW | 115 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 134 hp | 154 hp |
| Motor Torque | 395 Nm | 260 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.7 s | 9 s |
| Top Speed | 155 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Dimensions
The Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2018-2019) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the DS 3 E-Tense (2022-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range | DS 3 E-Tense |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4180 mm | 4118 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2070 mm | 1988 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1800 mm | 1802 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2558 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The DS 3 E-Tense (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2018-2019) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range | DS 3 E-Tense |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1610 kg | 1625 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 332 l | 350 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1114 l | 1050 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.3 | 5 |
