Hyundai KONA vs. Tesla Model Y
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Highlights
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$25,500
Starting MSRP
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$39,990
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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3,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Electric
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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-
Combined MPGe
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123 - 138
Combined MPGe
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-
Combined MPGe
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-
Range
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294 - 357 mi.
Range
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-
Range
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29 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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-
MPG
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-
Level 2 Charging
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9 - 11 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
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-
Level 2 Charging
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DC Fast charging
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25 - 30 mins.
DC Fast charging
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-
DC Fast charging
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147 hp
Horsepower
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295 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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N/A
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Electric
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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309
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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295 @ 7000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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1-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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29 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 9.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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P215/60HR17
Front Tire Size
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P235/55HR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P215/60HR17
Rear Tire Size
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P235/55HR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 9.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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78 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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40 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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41 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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26 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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30 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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101 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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171 in
Length, Overall
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189 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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64 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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74 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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105 in
Wheelbase
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114 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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38 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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62 in
Height, Overall
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64 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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3,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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4,061 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Hyundai KONA or the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
The 2026 Hyundai KONA is more reliable than the 2026 Tesla Model Y according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 KONA versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2026 Model Y.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Hyundai KONA or the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
The 2026 Hyundai KONA is cheaper than the 2026 Tesla Model Y with a $25,500 starting MSRP versus a $39,990 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Hyundai KONA or the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
The 2026 Tesla Model Y has a better safety rating than the 2026 Hyundai KONA according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.
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