Nissan Leaf 2017 vs Hyundai Kona 2018
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | Electric | Electric | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 217 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 395 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Leaf is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Leaf engine produces 13 HP more power than Hyundai Kona, but torque is 55 NM less than Hyundai Kona. Thanks to more power Nissan Leaf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 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. Note, however, that this Hyundai Kona version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Hyundai Kona 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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: | 420 litres | 332 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1161 litres | 1114 litres | |
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Nissan Leaf has more luggage capacity. Nissan Leaf has 88 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Kona. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Leaf (by 47 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`140 kg | 2`170 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`731 kg | 1`685 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 409 kg | 485 kg | |
| Nissan Leaf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem less than Hyundai Kona. Therefore, Hyundai Kona is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 13 200 | 14 400 | |
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