Comparison - Hyundai Kona SE Hybrid 2020 - vs - MG HS Exclusive Plug-in Hybrid 2021

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2020 Hyundai Kona Hybrid
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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
23,160
Updated: 
11 Jun 2020
£
32,495
Updated: 
15 Nov 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
Dual-Clutch Automated Manual
10-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
10.00gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Chalk White
#E9EAEC
Sonic Silver
#94999F
Pulse Red
#AE1C26
Thunder Gray
#37383C
Ultra Black
#070707
Surf Blue
#3C6A8C
Color: 
White pearl
#E3E3E4
Black Pearl
#111111
Pimlico blue
#131649
Farringdon red
#700A0E

Electric

Motors: 
42 KW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Battery: 
Lithium-ion Polymer
16.6kWh
Full Charge Range: 
32mi
Full Charge Time: 
Estimated 7kW Charge Time (full charge) / hours - 3 hours
Top Speed: 
115mph
118mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
11.20s
6.90s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Capable of over 50mpg, the Hyundai Kona Hybrid is the pick of the range if your budget doesn't stretch to the fully electric Kona.

PROS
Cheap to run
Plenty of equipment
Clear infotainment setup

CONS
Small boot
Sluggish acceleration
Optional safety features

By: 
carbuyer.co.uk

Three trim levels will be available for the Korean petrol-electric SUV in Great Britain, though we're still waiting for the new model to be confirmed for Australia.In the UK, the Kona Hybrid will be offered in three trim levels – SE, Premium and Premium SE. All versions team a 1.6-litre direct-injection 'GDi' four-cylinder petrol engine with a 32kW/170Nm electric motor and 1.56kWh battery, quoting system outputs of 103.7kW (@5700rpm) and 265Nm (@4000rpm).Hyundai claims the front-driven hybrid crossover will accelerate from 0-100 in 11.2 seconds (11.6 for Premium and Premium SE), and hit a top speed of 115mph (185km/h).

By: 
caradvice.com.au

Range-topping MG SUV big on value, and now available as a plug-in hybrid.

PROS
Roomy and practical interior
Comfortable seats and ride
Well equipped with loads of kit
Great value for money

CONS
Unresponsive, noisy engine
Uninspiring handling
Some hard interior plastics
Less than amazing finance deals

By: 
parkers.co.uk

PROS
Powerful and engaging driveline
Heaps of standard kit
Australia's cheapest PHEV SUV

CONS
Fuel figure on test far from claim
Misses out on seven-year warranty
Benefits may be misconstrued

By: 
caradvice.com.au

PROS
Smooth power delivery
Cheaper and better-equipped than rivals
Spacious interior

CONS
Shorter warranty than other HS models
Heavy steering
Infotainment set-up needs some finessing

By: 
carexpert.com.au

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Hybrid
Hybrid
Fuel Economy Info: 
Low Phase MPG (l/100km)/High/Combined- 61.4 (4.6)/62.8 (4.5)/56.5 (5.0)
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
1.50L
Torque: 
195ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
273ft-lbs
at 3 700rpm
Horsepower: 
139hp
at 5 700rpm
254hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.70Feet
36.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Steering Wheel Audio, Phone and Cruise Controls
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Parking System - Rear Camera and Guidance System
Parcel Shelf
Paddle Shift
Luggage Hooks
Electric Parking Brake
Drive Mode Selector
Cruise Control with Speed Limiter
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel and Gear Knob
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
12v Power Socket
Adaptive Cruise Control
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
163.90in
180.00in
Width: 
70.80in
81.80in
Height: 
61.60in
65.50in
Ground Clearance: 
6.70in
Front Track: 
62.00in
61.90in
Rear Track: 
62.50in
62.30in
Wheel Base: 
102.30in
107.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.60
38.10
Rear Head Room: 
37.80
37.90
Front Leg Room: 
41.50in
41.10in
Rear leg room: 
34.60in
38.50in
Front Hip Room: 
53.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.50in
58.20in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
54.50in
56.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
40.30cu.ft
48.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1322lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
12.70cu.ft
15.80cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3203.00lbs
3913.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
12V Power Outlets in Front Console
Door Mirrors - Electric Adjustment and Heated
Electric Windows - One Touch Controls (Driver
Door Mirrors - Electric Adjustment and Heated
Power Tailgate
Front & Rear Electric Windows all with one-touch up/down

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Adjustable Head Restraints
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment (Manual)
Seat Trim - Cloth
Black or Red/Black Leather Upholstery
Sports Style Front Seats with One-Piece Back
Electric Driver's 6-way Adjustable Seat
Electric Passenger's 4-way Adjustable Seat
Heated Front Seats
Front Centre Sliding Armrest with Storage
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Head Restraints -Vertical Adjustment (Rear)
Rear Seats - Split Folding (60/40)
Folding center armrest
2nd Row 60:40 Split Fold Seat

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Air Conditioning
Sun Visors - with Driver and Passenger Vanity Mirrors
Sunglasses Holder
Trailer Wiring package - Full System: wiring & enlarged cooling fan
Windscreen Washer Fluid Sensor and Warning Indicator
Luggage Hooks
Dual Zone Auto Air Conditioning

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
7" Touchscreen Display Audio with Rear View Camera + Smart Device Integration
Bluetooth® Connectivity
Driver's Supervision Instrument Cluster with Mono LCD Display (3.5")
Phone Connection - Android Auto™
Phone Connection - Apple CarPlay™
Speakers - 2 Tweeters, 2 Front, 2 Rear
USB Connectivity Port - 1 Front
Wireless Phone Charging Pad
6-Speaker
10.1" Colour Touchscreen
Apple CarPlayTM
360 Parking Camera
USB Mobile Phone Charging Function

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Roof Rails
Rear Spoiler with Integrated LED Brake Light
Radiator Grille - Black
Exterior Door Handles - Body Coloured
Bumpers - Body Coloured
Bi-Function Projection Headlights
Bi-Function LED Headlights
Front and Rear LED Sequential Indicators
Silver Roof Rails
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear Aero Wiper
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
6.5Jx16
18"
Wheels more: 
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
205.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R16
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Seatbelt - Fixed 3 Point for Second Row Centre Passenger Seat
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
Central Locking - Remote Control
Active Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Bicycle Detection
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) with Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Traffic Jam Assist
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Intelligent High Beam Assist
ARP (Anti Rolling Protection)
Hill Launch Assist
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Front and Rear Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder
Front Seat Belt (3 point with Pretensioner and Load Limiter)

Options

Packages: 
Cargo Package
Option Group 01
Exterior Options: 
Rear Bumper Applique
Mudguards
Wheel Locks
Roof Rack Cross Rails
Bicycle Rack Mount
Interior Options: 
First Aid Kit
Carpeted Floor Mats
Cargo Blocks
Cargo Tray
All-Weather Floor Mats
Cargo Net
EC Mirror W/Homelink And Compass