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Used 2018 Hyundai Kona SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Hyundai Kona is a five-passenger subcompact crossover SUV that is available in four trim levels: SE, SEL, Limited and Ultimate. The SE and SEL models are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (147 horsepower, 132 pound-feet of torque) that is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that drives the front wheels. The Limited and Ultimate trims get a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (175 hp, 195 lb-ft) that's mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

All-wheel drive is available as an option for all Konas. It comes bundled with a more sophisticated rear suspension design and a lockable center differential. The latter enhances off-road traction.

Standard features for the SE trim include 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic LED headlights, remote keyless entry, air conditioning, a telescoping steering wheel, a height-adjustable driver's seat, 60/40-split folding rear seats and a split-level cargo area. Tech features include a rearview camera, Bluetooth, a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen, a USB port, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, and a six-speaker audio system.

The SEL trim adds 17-inch wheels, heated side mirrors, keyless entry and ignition, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, heated front seats, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and satellite radio. A sunroof and a power-adjustable driver's seat are available as options.

Stepping up to the Limited trim gets you all of the above plus 18-inch wheels, LED taillights and leather upholstery.

At the top of the lineup is the Ultimate trim. It comes loaded up with automatic wipers, Hyundai's Blue Link communications, a head-up display, an 8-inch touchscreen, a navigation system, a wireless charging pad, and an Infinity premium audio system.

The Hyundai Smart Sense suite of advanced safety features, with forward collision warning and mitigation, lane keeping assist, a driver attention monitor and automatic high beams, is standard on this trim and available as an option only on the SEL trim (minus the automatic high beams).

Which Kona trim does Edmunds recommend?

The 2019 Hyundai Kona in Limited trim gets you the preferred turbocharged 1.6-liter engine as well as an appealing number of features. Whatever climate you live in, we also suggest springing for the all-wheel-drive option since it comes with a more sophisticated rear suspension that provides a more composed ride quality.

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Comparing average pricing near
Wellington, FL
Vehicle
Kona SE
Kona SEL
Kona SEL w/Contrast Roof
Kona Limited
Kona Limited w/Lime Accent
Kona Ultimate
Kona Ultimate w/Lime Accent
Vehicle
SE
2.0L 4cyl 6A
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SEL
2.0L 4cyl 6A
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2 for sale near you
SEL w/Contrast Roof
2.0L 4cyl 6A
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Limited w/Lime Accent
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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Ultimate
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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Ultimate w/Lime Accent
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
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Not Available
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
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Not Available
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
cloth
leather
leather
leather
leather
Heated seats
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standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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optional
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standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
175 hp @ 5,500 rpm
175 hp @ 5,500 rpm
175 hp @ 5,500 rpm
175 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
1.6 l
1.6 l
1.6 l
1.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
Tire size
205/60R16
215/55R17
215/55R17
235/45R18
235/45R18
235/45R18
235/45R18
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
27 / 33 / 30 MPG
27 / 33 / 30 MPG
27 / 33 / 30 MPG
28 / 32 / 30 MPG
28 / 32 / 30 MPG
28 / 32 / 30 MPG
28 / 32 / 30 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
356 / 436 miles
356 / 436 miles
356 / 436 miles
370 / 422 miles
370 / 422 miles
370 / 422 miles
370 / 422 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
Curb weight
2,890 lb.
2,890 lb.
2,890 lb.
3,043 lb.
3,043 lb.
3,043 lb.
3,043 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.7 in.
6.7 in.
6.7 in.
6.7 in.
6.7 in.
6.7 in.
6.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
Height
61.0 in.
61.6 in.
61.6 in.
61.6 in.
61.6 in.
61.6 in.
61.6 in.
Length
164.0 in.
164.0 in.
164.0 in.
164.0 in.
164.0 in.
164.0 in.
164.0 in.
Wheelbase
102.4 in.
102.4 in.
102.4 in.
102.4 in.
102.4 in.
102.4 in.
102.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
19.2 cu. ft.
19.2 cu. ft.
19.2 cu. ft.
19.2 cu. ft.
19.2 cu. ft.
19.2 cu. ft.
19.2 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
Front Leg Room
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
Rear Head Room
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.6 in.
34.6 in.
34.6 in.
34.6 in.
34.6 in.
34.6 in.
34.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.5 in.
54.5 in.
54.5 in.
54.5 in.
54.5 in.
54.5 in.
54.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Financing
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Gray/Black, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray/Black, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray/Black, cloth
Black, cloth
Black, leather
Gray/Black, leather
Black w/Lime, leather
Black, leather
Gray/Black, leather
Black w/Lime, leather
Exterior
Ultra Black
Chalk White
Thunder Gray
Sonic Silver
Surf Blue
Pulse Red
Ultra Black
Chalk White
Thunder Gray
Sonic Silver
Surf Blue
Pulse Red
Pulse Red w/Black Roof
Surf Blue w/Dark Gray Roof
Sonic Silver w/Black Roof
Ultra Black
Chalk White
Thunder Gray
Sonic Silver
Surf Blue
Pulse Red
Thunder Gray
Lime Twist
Ultra Black
Chalk White
Thunder Gray
Sonic Silver
Surf Blue
Pulse Red
Thunder Gray
Lime Twist