Skoda Kamiq 2019 vs Hyundai Kona 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Skoda Kamiq engine produces 27 HP less power than Hyundai Kona, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Hyundai Kona. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 250'000 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 Skoda Kamiq engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Kona might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Kamiq 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. | |||
| Skoda Kamiq 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Kamiq 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.55 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Kamiq is 8 cm longer than the Hyundai Kona, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Kamiq is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 361 litres | |
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Skoda Kamiq has more luggage capacity. Skoda Kamiq has 39 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Kona. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Kamiq scores higher in safety tests. The Skoda Kamiq scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 15 200 | |
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