Hyundai Kona 2018 vs Opel Mokka 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 149 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Hyundai Kona engine produces 34 HP more power than Opel Mokka, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Opel Mokka. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 158 mm (6.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai Kona 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Mokka engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Elantra | Used also on Opel Astra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Mokka might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.66 m | |
| Hyundai Kona is 11 cm shorter than the Opel Mokka, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Kona is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1297 litres | 1372 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Kona has 188 litres more trunk space than the Opel Mokka. The Opel Mokka may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Mokka (by 75 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Kona is 0.9 metres less than that of the Opel Mokka, which means Hyundai Kona can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`764 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai Kona scores higher in safety tests, but Opel Mokka is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Mokka scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 11 600 | |
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