Used 2021 Hyundai Kona SUV Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2021 Hyundai Kona is a subcompact crossover SUV available in six trim levels: SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Night, Limited and Ultimate. The SE, SEL and SEL Plus models are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (147 horsepower, 132 lb-ft of torque) that is paired to a six-speed automatic transmission. The others use a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine (175 hp, 195 lb-ft) mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional across the lineup.
Which Kona trim does Edmunds recommend?
The SEL offers a lot of bang for your buck. It costs more than the base model but gets you a lot of desirable extras such as heated seats, keyless entry and a blind-spot monitor. But the Kona is at its best with its available turbocharged engine. This year's new Night trim level is the cheapest way to get it. We also recommend all-wheel drive; in addition to the extra traction the system provides, the rear torsion beam is replaced by a multilink suspension that improves ride quality and handling.
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Comparing average pricing near
Harker Heights, TX
| Vehicle | Kona SE | Kona SEL | Kona SEL Plus | Kona NIGHT | Kona Limited | Kona Ultimate |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | cloth | cloth | leather | leather |
| Heated seats | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | standard | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Engine power | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 175 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 175 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 175 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Engine torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 1.6 l | 1.6 l | 1.6 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Tire size | 205/60R16 | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 | 235/45R18 | 235/45R18 | 235/45R18 |
| Wheel size | 16 X 6.5-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in |
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 27 / 33 / 30 MPG | 27 / 33 / 30 MPG | 27 / 33 / 30 MPG | 27 / 33 / 30 MPG | 28 / 32 / 30 MPG | 28 / 32 / 30 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 356 / 436 miles | 356 / 436 miles | 356 / 436 miles | 356 / 436 miles | 370 / 422 miles | 370 / 422 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
| Curb weight | 2,890 lb. | 2,890 lb. | 2,890 lb. | 2,890 lb. | 3,042 lb. | 3,042 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 6.7 in. | 6.7 in. | 6.7 in. | 6.7 in. | 6.7 in. | 6.7 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. |
| Height | 61.0 in. | 61.6 in. | 61.6 in. | 61.6 in. | 61.6 in. | 61.6 in. |
| Length | 164.0 in. | 164.0 in. | 164.0 in. | 164.0 in. | 164.0 in. | 164.0 in. |
| Wheelbase | - | 102.4 in. | 102.4 in. | 102.4 in. | 102.4 in. | 102.4 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 19.2 cu. ft. | 19.2 cu. ft. | 19.2 cu. ft. | 19.2 cu. ft. | 19.2 cu. ft. | 19.2 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 34.6 in. | 34.6 in. | 34.6 in. | 34.6 in. | 34.6 in. | 34.6 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $32,929 | $33,670 | $33,947 | $34,998 | $36,460 | $37,605 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.44 | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.47 | $0.49 | $0.5 |
| Depreciation | $7,207 | $7,445 | $7,728 | $8,014 | $7,931 | $8,768 |
| Financing | $2,884 | $3,032 | $3,027 | $3,273 | $3,173 | $3,404 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,300 | $1,349 | $1,348 | $1,430 | $1,397 | $1,474 |
| Fuel | $7,486 | $7,486 | $7,486 | $7,486 | $7,486 | $7,486 |
| Insurance | $6,052 | $6,052 | $6,052 | $6,052 | $6,132 | $6,132 |
| Maintenance | $5,927 | $6,233 | $6,233 | $6,284 | $7,882 | $7,882 |
| Repairs | $2,073 | $2,073 | $2,073 | $2,459 | $2,459 | $2,459 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Black, cloth Gray/Black, cloth | Black, cloth Gray/Black, cloth | Black, cloth Gray/Black, cloth | Black, cloth | Gray/Black, leather Black, leather | Gray/Black, leather Black, leather |
| Exterior | Lunar White Surf Blue Thunder Gray Sonic Silver Sonic Silver w/Black Roof Pulse Red Pulse Red w/Black Roof Ultra Black Surf Blue w/Dark Gray Roof Galactic Gray Chalk White | Lunar White Surf Blue Thunder Gray Sonic Silver Sonic Silver w/Black Roof Pulse Red Pulse Red w/Black Roof Ultra Black Surf Blue w/Dark Gray Roof Galactic Gray Chalk White | Lunar White Surf Blue Thunder Gray Sonic Silver Sonic Silver w/Black Roof Pulse Red Pulse Red w/Black Roof Ultra Black Surf Blue w/Dark Gray Roof Galactic Gray Chalk White | Ultra Black Galactic Gray Chalk White Lunar White | Lunar White Surf Blue Thunder Gray Sonic Silver Pulse Red Ultra Black Chalk White | Lunar White Surf Blue Thunder Gray Sonic Silver Pulse Red Ultra Black Chalk White |