Hyundai Kona Electric
Hyundai Kona Electric
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RM 156,538
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Mazda CX-3
Mazda CX-3
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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Mazda CX-3 Comparison

Overview: Kona Electric vs Mazda CX-3

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Power 134 hp 114 hp
Engine Displacement - 1496 cc

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From The Experts

Things we like

Sleek and dynamic looks

Potent powertrain

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Smooth ride and sharp handling thanks to G-Vectoring Control and well-tuned suspension

Comprehensive safety features, including ADAS, across all variants

Premium build quality with solid cabin materials and standard leather touches.

 

 

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Things we don't like

Rear seat space still could have been better

Slightly dated cabin layout

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Dated exterior and interior design shows its age despite minor updates.

Tight boot space (264 litres) compared to rivals.

Lacks modern conveniences like ventilated seats and wireless Android Auto.

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 332 L --
Kerb Weight 1535 kg 1255 kg
Gross Weight 2020 kg --
Length 4205 mm 4275 mm
Width 1800 mm 1765 mm
Height 1570 mm 1535 mm
Wheel Base 2600 mm 2570 mm
Ground Clearance 157 mm 145 mm
No Of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) -- 48 L
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Engine Details

Battery Type Lithium-ion --
Battery Capacity 39.2 kWh --
AC Charging (0-100%) In 6.5 Hours --
Estimated Regular Charging Time 6.5 Hours --
Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous --
Emission 0 g/km --
Battery Warranty 8 years/160,000 km --
Engine -- 1.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System -- Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders -- 4
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
Compression Ratio -- 14.0:1
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Petrol
Power 134 hp 114 hp
Torque 395 Nm 149 Nm
Acceleration 9.9 s --
Top Speed 155 kmph --
Driving Range 305 km --
Engine Displacement -- 1496 cc
RPM At Max Power -- 6000 RPM
RPM At Max Torque -- 4000 RPM
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type Power Electric Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Torsion Beam

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box Single Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD 2WD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle Yes No

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 17 Inch 16 Inch
Tyre Size 215/55 R17 215/60 R16
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R17 R16
Spare Tyre Size 215/55 R17 215/60 R16
Spare Tyre Material Alloy Alloy
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Safety

Advance Safety Feature Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Rear Occupant Alert, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Rear Occupant Alert, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist --
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags No No
Side Airbag-Front Yes No
Knee Airbags No No
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
Park Assist No No
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes Yes
Downhill Assist Control No --
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Electric Parking Brake Yes Yes
Blind Spot monitor No No
Lane Departure Warning System Yes No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert No No
Brake Assist -- Yes
Side Airbag-Rear -- No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts -- Yes
Front Parking Sensors -- No
360 Camera -- No
Emergency Stop Signal -- Yes
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes No
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats No No
Ventilated Rear Seats No No
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Drive Mode Eco, Eco+, Normal, Sport Eco, Eco+, Normal, Sport Sport Sport
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control No No
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes No
Memory Seats No No
Head-Up Display No No
Wireless Charger No No
Additional Features Remote Engine Start Remote Engine Start --
Glove Box Cooling -- No
Rear Reading Lamp -- Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps -- No
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 8 Inch 8 Inch 8 Inch 8 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 6 6 6 6
Navigation System Yes --
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats No No
Heated Seats - Front No No
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Fabric Upholstery No Yes
Leather Seats Yes No
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat Yes 60:40 Split 60:40 Split
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather --
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest -- Yes
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes No
Rear Window Wiper Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights LED LED Yes
Taillight Type LED LED Bulb Bulb
Headlamps Washer No No
Fog Lights Rear Yes Yes
Roof Carrier No --
Roof Rail Yes --
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Rear Window Washer -- Yes
Fog Lights Front -- No
Sun Roof -- No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank -- Yes
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Miscellaneous

Driving Experience Control Eco Yes --

Interior

Sun Visors Yes --

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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Mazda CX-3 FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Hyundai Kona Electric vs Mazda CX-3?

Kona Electric is priced at RM 156,538 and CX-3 is priced at RM 115,000. Hence CX-3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between Hyundai Kona Electric vs Mazda CX-3?

The Hyundai Kona Electric has power of 134 hp with 395 Nm torque and Mazda CX-3 has power of 114 hp with 149 Nm torque. Thus making Kona Electric the more powerful as compared to CX-3.

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Which Car has more safety features between Hyundai Kona Electric vs Mazda CX-3?

Kona Electric safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake and Lane Departure Warning System

CX-3 safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning and Electric Parking Brake

The Hyundai Kona Electric and Mazda CX-3 both have same Safety Features.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Kona Electric vs CX-3?

Kona Electric comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear and Automatic Headlamps

CX-3 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear and Rear Reading Lamp

The Hyundai Kona Electric and Mazda CX-3 both have same Comfort Features.

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Which Car has Higher ground clearance between Kona Electric vs CX-3?

The Kona Electric comes with a ground clearance of 157 mm , on the other hand the CX-3 comes with a ground clearance of 145 mm , hence the Hyundai Kona Electric has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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What is Kona Electric vs CX-3 dimension size comparison?

The Kona Electric dimension are 4205 mm length, 1800 mm width, 1570 mm height while the CX-3 Dimensions are 4275 mm length, 1765 mm width, 1535 mm height. Hence, the CX-3 is more longer, Kona Electric is more wider and Kona Electric is more higher.

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