Nissan Leaf 2017 vs Hyundai Kona 2017
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| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Nissan Leaf is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Hyundai Kona has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Nissan Leaf is available only with front wheel drive, while Hyundai Kona can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | - (electric) | 1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 217 HP | 43 - 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 - 340 NM | 147 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 7.9 seconds | 7.9 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.9 - 7.3 | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 - 155 mm (5.3 - 6.1 inches) | 170 - 177 mm (6.7 - 7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.55 m | |
| Nissan Leaf is 32 cm longer than the Hyundai Kona, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Leaf is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1161 litres | 1297 litres | |
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Hyundai Kona has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Leaf has 109 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Kona. This could mean that the Nissan Leaf uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Kona (by 136 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Leaf is 0.8 metres more than that of the Hyundai Kona, which means Nissan Leaf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`068 | ~ 1`879 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Nissan Leaf scores higher in safety tests. The Nissan Leaf scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 17 400 | |
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