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2025 Hyundai Kona SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Hyundai Kona is a small crossover SUV available in SE, SEL, SEL Convenience, N Line S, N Line and Limited trim levels. Hyundai also offers an electric version of the Kona, which we discuss in our separate Kona Electric review. A 147-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is standard with the SE and SEL trims, and it powers the front wheels using a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The N Line S, N Line and Limited benefit from a 190-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. An all-wheel-drive system is optional with all trims. Keep reading for our breakdown of the Kona's significant features and options.

SE
The most affordable version of the Kona comes with:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights with automatic high-beam assist
  • Keyless entry
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone (both with wireless connectivity)
  • Four USB ports
  • Complimentary connected services

The Kona SE also has several standard driver assist features:

  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
  • Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Rear seat reminder (alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle)

SEL
Moving up to the SEL gives you these upgrades:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • Roof rails
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Rear seat air-conditioning vents

SEL Convenience
Adds on quite a few nice-to-have features, including:

  • Digital instrument panel
  • Heated front seats
  • Integrated navigation system
  • Voice recognition system
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • Digital key capability (allows you to use your smartphone as a key to enter and drive the vehicle)
  • Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision during a left turn and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Kona and the car in front; can also automatically reduce speed in curves)

N Line S
Builds off the SEL trim but adds performance and looks with:

  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Sportier styling details
  • Digital instrument cluster
  • Microsuede seat trim
  • Heated seats
  • Wireless smartphone charging

N Line
Adds to the N Line S with:

  • Sunroof
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Eight-speaker Bose premium sound system
  • Navigation
  • Digital key capability
  • Intersection collision mitigation
  • Adaptive cruise control

Limited
For all the features the Kona has to offer, the Limited is your ticket to:

  • Upgraded exterior lighting
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Kona and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
  • Blind-spot camera (displays an image of the vehicle's blind spot in the instrument panel when you activate a turn signal)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Which Kona trim does Edmunds recommend?

We suggest looking at the SEL trim. We think that midlevel model represents the best value of the range because it's affordably priced and gets you a good selection of features for the money. If you have a little extra money in your budget, we'd recommend stepping up to the SEL Convenience trim level that includes adaptive cruise control, a digital instrument display, onboard navigation, heated seats and more.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Muskegon, MI
Vehicle
Kona SE
Kona SEL
Kona SEL Convenience
Kona N Line S
Kona N Line
Kona Limited
Vehicle
SE
2.0L 4cyl CVT
Starting MSRP
$24,550
Avg Price Paid
$23,799
See all Kona SE for sale
SEL Convenience
2.0L 4cyl CVT
Starting MSRP
$28,100
Avg Price Paid
$26,960
See all Kona SEL Convenience for sale
4 for sale near you
N Line S
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$29,550
Avg Price Paid
$28,813
See all Kona N Line S for sale
1 for sale near you
N Line
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$31,100
Avg Price Paid
$29,580
See all Kona N Line for sale
Limited
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$32,100
Avg Price Paid
$31,044
See all Kona Limited for sale
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
cloth
leather/alcantara
leather/alcantara
leatherette
Heated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
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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
Engine power
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
190 hp @ 6,000 rpm
190 hp @ 6,000 rpm
190 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
1.6 l
1.6 l
1.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
215/60R17
215/55R18
215/55R18
235/45R19
235/45R19
235/45R19
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
19 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
29 / 34 / 31 MPG
29 / 34 / 31 MPG
29 / 34 / 31 MPG
26 / 32 / 28 MPG
26 / 32 / 28 MPG
26 / 32 / 28 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
12.4 gal.
12.4 gal.
12.4 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
360 / 422 miles
360 / 422 miles
360 / 422 miles
343 / 422 miles
343 / 422 miles
343 / 422 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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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.
Curb weight
3,005 lb.
3,053 lb.
3,153 lb.
3,267 lb.
3,318 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.7 in.
6.9 in.
6.9 in.
6.9 in.
6.9 in.
6.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
Height
62.2 in.
62.4 in.
62.4 in.
62.6 in.
62.6 in.
62.6 in.
Length
171.3 in.
171.3 in.
171.3 in.
172.6 in.
172.6 in.
171.3 in.
Wheelbase
104.7 in.
104.7 in.
104.7 in.
104.7 in.
104.7 in.
104.7 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
25.5 cu. ft.
25.5 cu. ft.
25.5 cu. ft.
25.5 cu. ft.
25.5 cu. ft.
25.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
Front Leg Room
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.8 in.
56.8 in.
56.8 in.
56.8 in.
56.8 in.
56.8 in.
Rear Head Room
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
55.2 in.
55.2 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

True Cost to Own®
$38,667
$40,085
$40,985
$43,126
$45,468
$46,853
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.52
$0.53
$0.55
$0.58
$0.61
$0.62
Depreciation
$11,811
$12,628
$14,275
$14,273
$14,437
$15,415
Financing
$5,370
$5,629
$6,075
$6,203
$6,455
$6,692
Taxes & Fees
$2,181
$2,286
$2,467
$2,597
$2,700
$2,795
Fuel
$8,479
$8,479
$8,479
$9,392
$9,392
$9,392
Insurance
$6,151
$6,151
$6,151
$6,151
$6,151
$6,226
Maintenance
$4,082
$4,319
$2,945
$3,808
$5,631
$5,631
Repairs
$593
$593
$593
$702
$702
$702
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Black, leather/alcantara
Black, leather/alcantara
Gray, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Exterior
Cyber Gray Metallic
Mirage Green
Denim Blue Pearl
Soultronic Orange Pearl
Neoteric Yellow
Atlas White
Ultimate Red Metallic
Ecotronic Gray Pearl
Abyss Black Pearl
Cyber Gray Metallic
Mirage Green
Denim Blue Pearl
Soultronic Orange Pearl
Neoteric Yellow
Atlas White
Ultimate Red Metallic
Ecotronic Gray Pearl
Abyss Black Pearl
Cyber Gray Metallic
Mirage Green
Denim Blue Pearl
Soultronic Orange Pearl
Neoteric Yellow
Atlas White
Ultimate Red Metallic
Ecotronic Gray Pearl
Abyss Black Pearl
Denim Blue Pearl
Atlas White
Ultimate Red Metallic
Ecotronic Gray Pearl
Abyss Black Pearl
Atlas White w/Black Roof
Ecotronic Gray Pearl w/Black Roof
Denim Blue Pearl
Ultimate Red Metallic w/Black Roof
Atlas White
Ultimate Red Metallic
Ecotronic Gray Pearl
Abyss Black Pearl
Cyber Gray Metallic
Mirage Green
Denim Blue Pearl
Soultronic Orange Pearl
Neoteric Yellow
Atlas White
Ultimate Red Metallic
Ecotronic Gray Pearl
Abyss Black Pearl