Comparison - Toyota Highlander XLE 2023 - vs - Hyundai Kona SEL Plus 2021

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Toyota Highlander XLE 2023

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

41,820

Updated:

03 Feb 2023

25,450

Updated:

05 Oct 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2023

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.90gals

13.20gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Wind Chill Pearl

#FFFFFF

Midnight Black Metallic

#37383C

Celestial Silver Metallic

#AAA9AE

Cypress

#3E614C

Blueprint

#293B75

Ruby Flare Pearl

#A62739

Moon Dust

#6F7B89

Color:

Chalk White

#F8FAFA

Sonic Silver

#C4CDD4

Thunder Grey

#767C84

Pulse Red

#BC0001

Surf Blue

#5C94D3

Ultra Black

#141314

Galactic Gray

#2D3037

Surf Blue w/Dark Gray Roof

#5C94D3

Pulse Red w/Black Roof

#BC0001

Sonic Silver w/Black Roof

#C4CDD4

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Pros
Spacious seating in first two rows
Balanced ride and handling
Long list of standard features
Intuitive infotainment system

Cons
Engine can be noisy
Cramped third row

By:

usnews.com

Pros
Large available displays
Good safety scores and driver-assist tech
Available hybrid model

Cons
Cramped third row
Bouncy ride quality

By:

motortrend.com

The 2021 Hyundai Kona comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic.New Night Edition trim.

PROS
Optional turbocharged engine provides quick acceleration
Nimble handling makes it enjoyable to drive
Lots of features for your money

CONS
Weak base engine
Gear shifts from the turbo engine's transmission are often unrefined
Interior is trimmed with a lot of hard plastic panels

By:

edmunds.com

The 2021 Hyundai Kona's #1 ranking is based on its score within the Subcompact SUVs category. Currently the Hyundai Kona has a score of 8.3 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 22 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Upscale cabin
Easy-to-use infotainment system
Energetic turbocharged engine available
Poised handling and comfortable ride

Cons
Rear seats less spacious than rivals’
Subpar maximum cargo capacity

By:

usnews.com

The 2021 Hyundai Kona wears like statement jewelry, and drives like a bargain.

Pros
Squirty handling
Standard automatic emergency braking
Very good infotainment
Reasonable fuel economy
Kona Electric

Cons
Busy to the eye
Sluggish off the line
Shifty dual-clutch transmission
Snug back seat
Value sags at the top

By:

thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

22.00mpg

26.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

29.00mpg

30.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.40L

2.00L

Torque:

310ft-lbs

at 1 700rpm

132ft-lbs

at 4 500rpm

Horsepower:

265hp

at 6 000rpm

147hp

at 6 200rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

37.40Feet

34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

194.90in

164.00in

Width:

76.00in

70.90in

Height:

68.10in

61.60in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

6.70in

Front Track:

61.90in

Rear Track:

62.30in

Wheel Base:

112.20in

102.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.60

38.00

Rear Head Room:

39.40

37.80

Front Leg Room:

42.00in

41.50in

Rear leg room:

38.70in

34.60in

Front Hip Room:

57.20in

53.30in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.00in

55.50in

Rear Hip Room:

57.00in

52.20in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.40in

54.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

84.30cu.ft

45.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

16.00cu.ft

19.20cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

18.10degrees

Angle of Departure:

23.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4199.00lbs

3084.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

4 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

Heated Mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Leatherette

8-way power driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

8-way power passenger seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Bucket Front Seats

Height-Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Cloth

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Manual folding bench third row seats

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Reclining Rear Seats

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Three zone climate control

Single Zone Front Air Conditioning

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

8.0" infotainment display size

6 total speakers

Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

USB connection

USB with external media control

3 months of provided satellite radio service

Infinity Premium Brand Speakers

8 Total Speakers

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

1 Subwoofer(S)

315 Watts Stereo Output

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated disc

ventilated disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Ventilated disc

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Lane keep assist

Rear cross traffic alert

Pre-collision safety system

Post-collision safety system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages:

Cargo Package

Winter Weather Package

Exterior Options:

Rear Bumper Applique

Wheel Locks

Mudguards

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

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, cloth

#1A1A1A

Gray/Black, cloth

#93969C

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Comparison - Toyota Highlander XLE 2023 - vs - Hyundai Kona SEL Plus 2021

General

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Kluger

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Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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