Source type: Hyundai Kenya
Hyundai KONA EV vs Toyota Rush
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
Toyota Rush
1.5L Petrol AT 4x2
Petrol
4-Speed Automatic
Current
KES 5,100,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 136 Nm
⛽ 15.2 km/l
Decision summary
Hyundai KONA EV vs Toyota Rush: the short answer
KONA EV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Rush.
Rush starts KES 2,150,000 cheaper
KONA EV from KES 6,950,000 · Rush from KES 4,800,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | KONA EV | Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | KONA EV150 kW | Rush77 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | KONA EV395 Nm | Rush136 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| Engine Size | KONA EVNot Applicable | Rush1496 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | KONA EVNot Officially Disclosed | Rush15.2 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | KONA EV158 mm | Rush220 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Toyota Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
KONA EV
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Rush
Strengths
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
KONA EV
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Rush
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | KONA EV | Rush |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | SUV |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Kenya-market SUV | Kenya-market SUV |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | SUV |
| Spec | KONA EV | Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4205 mm | 4435 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm | 1695 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2685 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 158 mm | 220 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 143 mm | 200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | 45 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 332 l | 213 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1685 kg | 1280 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2170 kg | 1870 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 485 kg | 590 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 300 kg | 800 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 3 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.3 m | 5.2 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 Rush 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 Rush 35.
Efficiency index: KONA EV 90 vs Rush 60.
Safety-equipment index: KONA EV 82 vs Rush 54.
Practicality index: KONA EV 49 vs Rush 60.
Ownership-cover index: KONA EV not separately scored vs Rush 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 Rush 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
KONA EV leads by 22 points
KONA EV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Rush.
Evidence leader
73
/100
Lead
22
points
Data
56%
source coverage
73
#1
Evidence leader
KONA EV
Performance
73
Efficiency
90
Safety
82
Practicality
49
Leads by 22 points
51
#2
Rush
Performance
35
Efficiency
60
Safety
54
Practicality
60
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
KONA EV +38
Efficiency
KONA EV +30
Safety
KONA EV +28
Practicality
Rush +11
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
KONA EV
Performance
73/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
82/100
Practicality
49/100
Rush
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
54/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, KONA EV leads. However, Rush 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 Rush 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.