Head-to-head
2027 Hyundai Kona vs 2027 Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 100 to 70.3, on fuel & range.
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2027 Hyundai Kona
The 2027 Hyundai Kona is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Kona FWD, is EPA-rated at 31 mpg…
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A*2027 Tesla Model Y
The 2027 Tesla Model Y is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV. Its longest-range version, the Model Y L (20in Wheels), is EPA-rated at 328 miles with 11…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Tesla Model Y
Clear winThe Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 100 to 70.3, on fuel & range.
Fuel & range 2027 Tesla Model Y leads by 69.2
| Category · weight | 2027 Hyundai Konaoverall 70.3 | 2027 Tesla Model Yoverall 100 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 30.8 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 70.3 | 100 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Tesla Model Y
Hyundai Kona: base trim SE FWD · Tesla Model Y: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Tesla Model Y wins
- It is rated 114 combined against 31 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($700 against $2,150).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
45 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $25,500 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 1,999 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L MPI Atkinson DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 147 hp | — |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 28 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 31 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 35 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 6.052 | — |
| Transmission type | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | — |
| Overall height | 62.2 in | — |
| Overall length | 171 in | — |
| Overall width | 71.9 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 105 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 63.7 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 25.5 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 127 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.9 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 38.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | 38.2 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,005 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,005 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,090 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs | — |
| Rear suspension type | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | — |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | — |
| Wheel width | 7 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 215/60R17 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Bluelink | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 56.8 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.2 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
118 features · differences first, then sharedSafety41 differ · 41 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/ Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control w/Stop & Go | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/ Junction Turning Detection | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | — |
| Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1), Front passenger (1) | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (2) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | — |
| Rear view monitor with parking guidance | std | — |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | — |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | std | — |
| 2.5-MPH Bumpers | std | — |
| ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors | std | — |
| Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | std | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Warning (BCW) | std | — |
| Bodyside reinforcements | std | — |
| Brake-Booster Single, 10.5" LHD | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) | std | — |
| Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock – Electronic type | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/ Direct Oncoming Detection | std | — |
| Front + Rear (outboard positions only) seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters | std | — |
| Front crumple zone | std | — |
| Haptic Feedback | std | — |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | — |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) - Seat weight sensor and seat track sensor | std | — |
| Power window lock-out button | std | — |
| Rear child safety locks | std | — |
| Rear LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (door logic-type) | std | — |
| Side air curtains with rollover sensors | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Controls (steering wheel-mounted) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Indicator | std | — |
Infotainment7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-Inch Touchscreen Audio (ccNC Lite): AM/FM/SiriusXM®/HD Radio® System with 6-speakers | std | — |
| Bluetooth® controls | std | — |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | std | — |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | std | — |
| Front dual 3-amp USB-C outlets (1x Power/Data & 1x Power) | std | — |
| OTA Software Updates | std | — |
| Rear dual 3-amp USB-C outlets (2x Power) | std | — |
Convenience7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity key entry with push button start and remote start | std | — |
| Proximity w/ Remote Start, detachable valet key & push button start (2) | std | — |
| 12-volt outlet - Front | std | — |
| Power door locks | std | — |
| Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic | std | — |
| Remote releases (hood & fuel filler door) | std | — |
| Power windows with driver auto-up/down | std | — |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning (manual) | std | — |
| Cabin air filter | std | — |
| PTC Heater | opt | — |
| Rear seat heater ducts | std | — |
Seating5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints and recline function | std | — |
| Height adjustment driver - Manual | std | — |
| Seating capacity: 5 | std | — |
| Seating Surfaces - Cloth | std | — |
Interior22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2-inch Color Multi-Information Display | std | — |
| 3-Spoke steering wheel | std | — |
| Assist grips (3) & rear coat hanger (1) | std | — |
| Cargo area light | std | — |
| Cargo tie-down anchors (4) - 1x cargo area corners | std | — |
| Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off | std | — |
| Door bottle holders - Front and rear (1x per door) | std | — |
| Door handles - Black (interior) | std | — |
| Door sill plates - Plastic | std | — |
| Door storage pockets - Front and rear | std | — |
| Floor covering - Needle Punch | std | — |
| Front center console - Fixed armrest storage with tray | std | — |
| Front dual cupholders - Center console-mounted, fixed | std | — |
| Glove compartment with Damper | std | — |
| Headliner - Knit-Type | std | — |
| Power Window Switches - Front and rear | std | — |
| Shift knob (N/A on Shift-by-Wire trims) | std | — |
| Storage tray - Center Stack / Center Console / Above glovebox | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror - Manual day/night | std | — |
| Manual Tilt + Telescoping | std | — |
| Floor mats - Carpeted | opt | — |
| Sunvisors w/ sliding function and dual vanity mirror with cover | std | — |
Exterior21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| LED Projector headlights | std | — |
| 17 X 7.0J Alloys / 215/60R17 | std | — |
| Active grille shutters (front grille) | std | — |
| Body cladding - Textured Black | std | — |
| Fr/Rr Lower Bumper Molding - Textured Black | std | — |
| Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Hood insulator | std | — |
| Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | — |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| Outside Mirrors - Bodycolor | std | — |
| Roof Antenna - Shark-fin | std | — |
| Washer fluid sensor | std | — |
| Window Beltline Molding - Black | std | — |
| Automatic headlights | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Solar front glass - Front Door, Windshield | std | — |
| Compact Temporary Spare Tire | std | — |
| LED Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | std | — |
| Mud Guards - Front/Rear | opt | — |
| Rear spoiler - Body color | std | — |
Powertrain7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| AWD, Active On-Demand | opt | — |
| FWD | std | — |
| AWD Lock | opt | — |
| Drive Mode Select (Center-console mounted) | std | — |
| Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | std | — |
| Nu PE Engine Family: 2.0L MPI Atkinson DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder, Displacement: 1,999 cc, full engine cover (DCVVT) | std | — |
| Shift-by-Cable w/ SHIFTRONIC® manual shift mode | std | — |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Column-mounted, Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | std | — |
| Front suspension: MacPherson strut with coil springs and stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Rear suspension: Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (FWD) / Multi-link (AWD) | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Dual level cargo floor | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Kona
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Tesla Model Y
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25,500 (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | $25,500 – $34,035 8 trims | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Kona FWD | Model Y L (20in Wheels) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 114 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,150 | $700 |
| EV range | — | 328 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Hyundai Kona or the 2027 Tesla Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 100 to 70.3, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Tesla Model Y scores 100 and the 2027 Hyundai Kona 70.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Hyundai Kona or the 2027 Tesla Model Y?
2027 Hyundai Kona: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Tesla Model Y: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Hyundai Kona and the 2027 Tesla Model Y?
Where the 2027 Tesla Model Y wins: it is rated 114 combined against 31 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($700 against $2,150). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.