Hyundai Kona 2017 vs Ford EcoSport 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Ford EcoSport is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Kona engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford EcoSport, but torque is 2 NM more than Ford EcoSport. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Kona reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Kona is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Kona consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport, which means that by driving the Hyundai Kona over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Kona consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford EcoSport gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford EcoSport can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Ford EcoSport version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Kona engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.65 m | |
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Hyundai Kona is larger, but lower. Hyundai Kona is 7 cm longer than the Ford EcoSport, 4 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Kona is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 361 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1143 litres | 1238 litres | |
| Hyundai Kona has 5 litres more trunk space than the Ford EcoSport. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford EcoSport (by 95 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 14 800 | |
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