Hyundai Kona Electric
Hyundai Kona Electric
e-Lite
RM 156,538
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Nissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf
Electric
RM 168,888
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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Nissan Leaf Comparison

Overview: Kona Electric vs Leaf

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Power 134 hp 148 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.38/5
13 reviews
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33 reviews
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From The Experts

Things we like

Sleek and dynamic looks

Potent powertrain

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Plush ride quality

Comfortable and spacious cabin

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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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Cabin has started to look old

Lack of new-age features

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 332 L --
Kerb Weight 1535 kg 1580 kg
Gross Weight 2020 kg 1940 kg
Length 4205 mm 4480 mm
Width 1800 mm 1790 mm
Height 1570 mm 1540 mm
Wheel Base 2600 mm 2690 mm
Ground Clearance 157 mm 150 mm
No Of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Front Tread -- 1530 mm
Rear Tread -- 1545 mm
Turning Radius -- 5.3 m
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Engine Details

Battery Type Lithium-ion Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity 39.2 kWh 40 kwh
AC Charging (0-100%) In 6.5 Hours (0-100%) In 7 Hours
Estimated Regular Charging Time 6.5 Hours 7 Hours
Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Synchronous
Emission 0 g/km --
Battery Warranty 8 years/160,000 km 8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Voltage -- 350
Regenerative Braking -- Yes
DC Charging -- 1 Hour
Estimated Fast Charging Time -- 1 Hour
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Electric
Power 134 hp 148 hp
Torque 395 Nm 320 Nm
Acceleration 9.9 s --
Top Speed 155 kmph --
Driving Range 305 km 311 km
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Adjustable
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 Independent Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Torsion Beam

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box Single Speed Single Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle Yes --

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 17 Inch 17 Inch
Tyre Size 215/55 R17 215/50 R17
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R17 R17
Spare Tyre Size 215/55 R17 125/90 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 Forward Collision Warning Forward Collision Warning
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 Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
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 --
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Electric Parking Brake Yes Yes
Blind Spot monitor No No
Lane Departure Warning System Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert No No
Brake Assist -- Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts -- Yes
Front Parking Sensors -- No
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Security

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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes Yes
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 E-Pedal, D Mode, B Mode, Eco, B Eco E-Pedal, D Mode, B Mode, Eco, B Eco
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear 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
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 4 4
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 --
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 No
Leather Seats Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat Yes 60:40 Split 60:40 Split
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Leather Leather
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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 LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
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 -- Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank -- No
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Miscellaneous

Driving Experience Control Eco Yes Yes

Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes

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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Nissan Leaf FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Hyundai Kona Electric vs Nissan Leaf?

Kona Electric is priced at RM 156,538 and Leaf is priced at RM 168,888. Hence Kona Electric is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between Hyundai Kona Electric vs Nissan Leaf?

The Hyundai Kona Electric has power of 134 hp with 395 Nm torque and Nissan Leaf has power of 148 hp with 320 Nm torque. Thus making Leaf the more powerful as compared to Kona Electric.

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Which Car has more safety features between Hyundai Kona Electric vs Nissan Leaf?

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

Leaf safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, 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, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Electric Parking Brake and Lane Departure Warning System

The Nissan Leaf has higher number of sefety features than Kona Electric, hence Nissan Leaf is more safer than Hyundai Kona Electric.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Kona Electric vs Leaf?

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

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

The Hyundai Kona Electric has higher number of comfort features than Leaf, hence Hyundai Kona Electric is more comfortable than Nissan Leaf.

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Which Car has Higher ground clearance between Kona Electric vs Leaf?

The Kona Electric comes with a ground clearance of 157 mm , on the other hand the Leaf comes with a ground clearance of 150 mm , hence the Hyundai Kona Electric has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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What is Kona Electric vs Leaf dimension size comparison?

The Kona Electric dimension are 4205 mm length, 1800 mm width, 1570 mm height while the Leaf Dimensions are 4480 mm length, 1790 mm width, 1540 mm height. Hence, the Leaf is more longer, Kona Electric is more wider and Kona Electric is more higher.

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