Source type: Hyundai Kenya
Hyundai KONA EV vs Ford Ranger Raptor
A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Hyundai KONA EV
KONA EV Kenya specification
Electric
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Current
KES 6,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW
🔧 395 Nm
VS
Ford Ranger Raptor
Ranger Raptor
Petrol
10-Speed Automatic
Current
KES 13,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 292 kW
🔧 583 Nm
Decision summary
Hyundai KONA EV vs Ford Ranger Raptor: the short answer
KONA EV and Ranger Raptor are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
KONA EV starts KES 7,000,000 cheaper
KONA EV from KES 6,950,000 · Ranger Raptor from KES 13,950,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | KONA EV | Ranger Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | KONA EV150 kW | Ranger Raptor292 kW |
| Maximum Torque | KONA EV395 Nm | Ranger Raptor583 Nm |
| Engine Size | KONA EVNot Applicable | Ranger Raptor2996 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | KONA EVNot Officially Disclosed | Ranger RaptorNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | KONA EV158 mm | Ranger Raptor272 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Ford Kenya official Ranger Raptor page
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
KONA EV
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Ranger Raptor
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
KONA EV
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Ranger Raptor
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | KONA EV | Ranger Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Generation | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift History | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Body Style | SUV | Pickup |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | 2026 |
| Production Status | Active | active |
| Segment | Kenya-market SUV | Performance pickup |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Spec | KONA EV | Ranger Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4205 mm | 5381 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm | 2028 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm | 1922 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 3270 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 158 mm | 272 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 143 mm | 257 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | 80 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 332 l | 1233 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1685 kg | 2475 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2170 kg | 3130 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 485 kg | 655 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 300 kg | 2500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.3 m | 6.35 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This KONA EV and Ranger Raptor comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Kenya. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: KONA EV 73 vs Ranger Raptor 98.
Efficiency index: KONA EV 90 vs Ranger Raptor 35.
Safety-equipment index: KONA EV 82 vs Ranger Raptor 94.
Practicality index: KONA EV 49 vs Ranger Raptor 83.
Ownership-cover index: KONA EV not separately scored vs Ranger Raptor not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Model imagery
KONA EV and Ranger Raptor image comparison
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Hyundai KONA EV
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
Ranger Raptor leads by 7 points
KONA EV and Ranger Raptor are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
80
/100
Lead
7
points
Data
68%
source coverage
80
#1
Evidence leader
Ranger Raptor
Performance
98
Efficiency
35
Safety
94
Practicality
83
Leads by 7 points
73
#2
KONA EV
Performance
73
Efficiency
90
Safety
82
Practicality
49
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Ranger Raptor +25
Efficiency
KONA EV +55
Safety
Ranger Raptor +12
Practicality
Ranger Raptor +34
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ranger Raptor
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
35/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
83/100
KONA EV
Performance
73/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
82/100
Practicality
49/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger Raptor leads. However, KONA EV may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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KONA EV vs Ranger Raptor questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Kenya on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.