Comparison - Hyundai Kona SEL Plus 2021 - vs - Kia Carens 2022

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
25,450
Updated: 
05 Oct 2019
1,499,900
Updated: 
22 Feb 2022
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
5
7
Transmission: 
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
6-speed Manual
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
13.20gals
11.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Chalk White
#F8FAFA
Sonic Silver
#C4CDD4
Thunder Grey
#767C84
Pulse Red
#BC0001
Surf Blue
#5C94D3
Ultra Black
#141314
Galactic Gray
#2D3037
Surf Blue w/Dark Gray Roof
#5C94D3
Pulse Red w/Black Roof
#BC0001
Sonic Silver w/Black Roof
#C4CDD4
Color: 
Glacier White Pearl
#F0F9FD
Garvity Gray
#454545
Intense red
#A80F1C
Moss Brown
#50402D
Sparkling silver
#E1E1E1
Aurora black pearl
#0B0A0A
Imperial Blue
#2B2C71

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2021 Hyundai Kona comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic.New Night Edition trim.

PROS
Optional turbocharged engine provides quick acceleration
Nimble handling makes it enjoyable to drive
Lots of features for your money

CONS
Weak base engine
Gear shifts from the turbo engine's transmission are often unrefined
Interior is trimmed with a lot of hard plastic panels

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2021 Hyundai Kona's #1 ranking is based on its score within the Subcompact SUVs category. Currently the Hyundai Kona has a score of 8.3 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 22 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Upscale cabin
Easy-to-use infotainment system
Energetic turbocharged engine available
Poised handling and comfortable ride

Cons
Rear seats less spacious than rivals’
Subpar maximum cargo capacity

By: 
usnews.com

The 2021 Hyundai Kona wears like statement jewelry, and drives like a bargain.

Pros
Squirty handling
Standard automatic emergency braking
Very good infotainment
Reasonable fuel economy
Kona Electric

Cons
Busy to the eye
Sluggish off the line
Shifty dual-clutch transmission
Snug back seat
Value sags at the top

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Pros
Handsome looks
Practical cabin
Good value

Cons
Dull to drive
Can feel underpowered
Not very exciting

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
26.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
30.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
1.50L
Torque: 
132ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
106ft-lbs
at 3 200rpm
Horsepower: 
147hp
at 6 200rpm
113hp
at 6 300rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Multifunction leather steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Leather Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo
Leather Wrapped Gear Knob

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
164.00in
178.70in
Width: 
70.90in
70.80in
Height: 
61.60in
67.20in
Ground Clearance: 
6.70in
Front Track: 
61.90in
Rear Track: 
62.30in
Wheel Base: 
102.40in
109.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.00
Rear Head Room: 
37.80
Front Leg Room: 
41.50in
Rear leg room: 
34.60in
Front Hip Room: 
53.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.50in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
54.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
45.80cu.ft
58.20cu.ft
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
19.20cu.ft
17.30cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3084.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated Mirrors
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Driver One Touch Auto Up/Down with Anti Pinch Function
Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Bucket Front Seats
Height-Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Cloth
Driver Seat Height Adjust (Manual)
Lower Seat Back Pocket - Passenger
Lower Seat Back Pocket - Driver
Retractable SeatBack Table with Cup Holder and Gadget Mount
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Reclining Rear Seats
Folding center armrest
3rd row 50:50 Split Seats with Reclining and Full Flat Folding
2nd row One Touch Easy Tumble

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Single Zone Front Air Conditioning
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Infinity Premium Brand Speakers
8 Total Speakers
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
1 Subwoofer(S)
315 Watts Stereo Output
4 speakers
2 Tweeters
26.03 cm (10.25”) HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect
31.7 cm (12.5”) Full Segment LCD Cluster with Advanced (10.6cm) 4.2" Color TFT MID

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Pole Type Antenna
Halogen Headlamps
Integrated Rear Spoiler with Hi-Gloss Black Side Cover
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 X 7.0 In.
16 in
Wheels more: 
Temporary Spare Tire
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
All-Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
205.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R16

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
no
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
ventilated disc brakes
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
rear discs brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)
DBC (Downhill Brake Control)
Front seat belts with Pretensioner and Load limiter
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Impact Sensing Door Unlock

Options

Packages: 
Cargo Package
Winter Weather Package
Exterior Options: 
Rear Bumper Applique
Wheel Locks
Mudguards
Roof Rack Cross Rails
Bicycle Rack Mount
Interior Options: 
First Aid Kit
Carpeted Floor Mats
Cargo Blocks
Cargo Tray
All-Weather Floor Mats
Cargo Net
EC Mirror W/Homelink And Compass

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, cloth
#1A1A1A
Gray/Black, cloth
#93969C
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