Comparison - MG ZS EV 2022 - vs - Hyundai Kona Electric Premium SE 2021

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Make: 
Average Price: 
£
32,995
Updated: 
13 Mar 2023
£
41,445
Updated: 
05 Jan 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Arctic White
#FAFAFA
Black Pearl
#111111
Battersea Blue
#0047BB
Monument Silver
#97999B
Dynamic Red
#DA291C
Color: 
Acid Yellow
#B5BF06
Ceramic Blue
#6498A1
Chalk White
#DCE3ED
Galactic Gray
#666666
Pulse Red
#9F0407
Tangerine Comet
#B22A21

Electric

Battery: 
51.1 kWh lithium-ion
64 KWh Lithium-ion Polymer
Full Charge Range: 
198mi
300mi
Full Charge Time: 
(50kW public rapid charger), to 80% -- 54 minutes
Wallbox 10.5kW 3 phase (100%) - 7 Hours 30 Minutes /Public 50kW CCS (80%) - 75 min
Top Speed: 
108mph
104mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
8.00s
7.90s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Light, accurate steering
Pretty practical
Improved infotainment

Cons
Interior finish not great
Limited adjustment for driver's seat and wheel
Rear headroom poor

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Competitive pricing
Practical
Long warranty

Cons
Unremarkable driving experience
Some cheap materials in the cabin
Anonymous styling

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

Remains one of the best all-round, reasonably priced EVs you can buy today.

Pros
Excellent,
efficient powertrain.
64kWh version provides big range

Cons
Should be more spacious.
Material quality could be better

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Great electric range
Good fun to drive
Generous equipment

Cons
Other EVs have nicer interiors
Boot is a bit small
Quickest charging difficult to achieve

By: 
carwow.co.uk

The 64kWh version of the Hyundai Kona Electric has a fantastic real-world range between charges, plus it’s quick and well-equipped. However, excellent rivals including the Kia e-Niro and Volkswagen ID.3 are better all-rounders thanks to their superior ride comfort and more practical interiors.

Pros
Near 260-mile range in real-world conditions (64kWh battery)
Strong acceleration
Even the base model is well equipped

Cons
Choppy ride
Not as roomy as rivals
Interior could be classier

By: 
whatcar.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Electric
Engine type: 
Electric
Electric

Engine and Performance

Torque: 
206ft-lbs
291ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
173hp
147hp
Turning Circle: 
34.70Feet

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: 
yes
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: 
Multifunction leather steering wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
3 Driving Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
3 Regenerative Braking Modes (1, 2, 3)
Leather Steering Wheel
Speed Sensing Locking
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Cruise Control - Smart Adaptive Speed Control with Stop and Go Function
Door Mirrors - Electric Adjustment and Heated
Drive Mode Selector
Heated Steering Wheel
Parking Brake - Electric
Smart Key - Keyless Entry with Power On/Off Button

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
170.10in
164.50in
Width: 
71.20in
81.40in
Height: 
64.90in
61.80in
Front Track: 
60.00in
61.50in
Rear Track: 
60.50in
62.00in
Wheel Base: 
101.60in
102.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
38.80cu.ft
39.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1102lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
16.50cu.ft
11.70cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3549.00lbs
3714.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
no
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
Full Digital Driver Information Display

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electrically Adjustable, Folding, Heated, Body Colour Door Mirrors
Keyless Entry with Push Button Engine Start
Front & Rear Electric Windows with Driver's one-touch up/down

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leather Style Upholstery with Contrast Stitching
Electric Driver's 6-way Adjustable Seat
Passenger's 4-way Adjustable Seat
Heated Front Seats
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment (Electric)
Driver's Seat Electric Adjustments
Adjustable Head Restraints
Driver's Seat Lumbar Support (Electric)
Front Passenger's Seat Electric Adjustments
Front Passenger's Seat Height Adjustment (Electric)
Front Seats - Heated
Front Seats - Ventilated
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
2nd Row 60:40 Split Fold Seat
Folding center armrest
Rear Seats (Outer) - Heated
Seat Trim - Leather (Seat Facings Only)

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson Strut Type
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link independent

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Auto Air Conditioning with odour and pollutant filter
Air conditioning
Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror
Automatic Windscreen Wipers with Rain Sensor
Climate Control with Automatic De-fog System for Front Windscreen

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6-Speaker Audio System with 3D Sound
10.1" Colour Touchscreen
iSmart user app (includes Vehicle Status, Charging Management, WiFi)
Apple CarPlay n Android Auto™
360° Parking Camera
3 USB Ports (1x front - inc data transfer, 1x rear, 1x rear view mirror - power only for Dash Cam accessory)
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger
10.25" Widescreen Navigation with Bluelink® & Mapcare
Bluetooth® Connectivity with Voice Recognition
KRELL Premium Audio - 8 Speaker + Subwoofer
Phone Connection - Android Auto™
Speakers - 2 Tweeters, 2 Front, 2 Rear
USB and AUX Connections - Front
Wireless Phone Charging Pad

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Silver Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Privacy Glass - Rear Side and Tailgate
Rear Lights - LED
Positioning Lights - LED
Solar Glass with Windscreen Shade Band
Windscreen Auto Defog Function
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 in
17"
Wheels more: 
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

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
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
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
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Anti Rolling Protection (ARP)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition (AEB)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Lane Follow Assist (LFA)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)