2023 Hyundai Tucson vs. Hyundai Kona

If you’re looking to upgrade your daily Louisville commute with a powerful new SUV, Hyundai of Louisville is here to help! We’re proud to offer a full lineup of new and pre-owned Hyundai vehicles in all shapes and sizes, designed to cater to a broad range of budgets and lifestyles. Whatever your unique driving needs may be, we’re confident we can find you something to love in our lineup!

Two of our bestselling SUVs are the Hyundai Tucson and Hyundai Kona, both of which offer strong performance specs and roomy interior cabins for passengers and cargo alike.They’re both great choices, but ultimately only one model will best align with your lifestyle. If you’re on the fence deciding between these SUVs, check out the comparison guide below!

Hyundai Tucson vs. Kona: Price & Trim Levels

Let’s start our comparison guide by seeing how the Hyundai Tucson and Kona stack up in terms of price. They both offer plenty of trim levels to choose from, but the Kona is a smaller model so it naturally has a lower starting price. If you’re on a strict budget or just looking to save money on your next ride, the Kona may be the better choice for you! However, we’ll see below that the Tucson compensates with more powerful performance specs on a larger cabin. For now, check out the full price list for both SUVs:

2023 Hyundai Tucson:

• SE – $26,900 MSRP
• SEL – 28,500 MSRP
• XRT – $33,725 MSRP
• N Line – $33,775 MSRP
• Limited – $36,160 MSRP

2023 Hyundai Kona:

• SE – $22,140 MSRP
• SEL – $23,950 MSRP
• N Line – $27,850 MSRP
• Limited – $28,950 MSRP
• N – $34,950 MSRP

Hyundai Tucson vs. Kona: Performance & Efficiency

Now let’s take a look under the hood of these SUVs and see how they compare in terms of performance. The Tucson comes with a single 2.5 L four-cylinder engine, while the Kona has the option of either a 2.0 L four-cylinder or a 1.6 L turbocharged option. The Tucson delivers more horsepower and torque at the outset, but the Kona’s upgraded engine is more powerful, and the Kona gets better fuel efficiency around Radcliff for both of its powertrains. Compare performance specs below:

2023 Hyundai Tucson

• 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with 187 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque
• 8-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC®
• 26 city/33 highway mpg with FWD
• 24 city/29 highway mpg with AWD

2023 Hyundai Kona

• Standard 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder engine with 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque
• Standard Intelligent Variable Automatic Transmission (IVT)
• Available 1.6L Turbo GDI engine with 195 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque
• Available 7-speed EcoShift® Dual Clutch Transmission
• 30 city/35 highway mpg with FWD
• 28 city/33 highway mpg with AWD

Find Your Next SUV at Hyundai of Louisville

Now that we’ve compared the Hyundai Tucson and Kona on paper, you might be interested in seeing how these vehicles stack up on the road for yourself! To set up a test drive of an available model, just contact our office and we’ll get you behind the wheel on the Shively roads in no time. You can also contact us or head to our model research hub if you want to learn more about the other Hyundai vehicles in our current lineup.