A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Includes a historical vehicle
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Kona
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
D90
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Kona
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
D90
Kona
Model Introduced Year
2025
2018
Generation
Current South African D90 generation.
Second generation Kona on Hyundai's K2 GEN platform; the design is more conservative than the first gen but better resolved
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
Second generation launched globally in 2023 and brought to SA; softened styling compared to the sharper first gen, improved interior quality and tech
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Seven-seat large SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2025
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
-
1460 kg
Spec
D90
Kona
Length
5046 mm
4355 mm
Width
2016 mm
1825 mm
Height
1876 mm
1570 mm
Wheelbase
2950 mm
2660 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
343 l
466 l
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
1460 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
Not confirmed
Payload Capacity
730 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
3100 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.45 m
Not confirmed
Front Headroom
1010 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
990 mm
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
950 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
D90
Kona
Engine
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport, Normal, Eco
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.51 kW/tonne
60.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
210.97 Nm/tonne
117.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
D90
Kona
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Centre + Rear + Front
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
8
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Steering wheel
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
4WD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Low Range
Standard
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4WD
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
8
Not confirmed
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
D90
Kona
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
15.5 km/l
City Mileage
8.77 km/l
12.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
50 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
15.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
75
50
Combined Driving Range
824.18
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
735.29 km
Not confirmed
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
D90
Kona
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
D90
Kona
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Standard
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
D90
Kona
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Leather
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
D90
Kona
Climate Control
Automatic front and rear
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Standard
All
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
AC Type
Automatic front and rear
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
255/60 R18
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
Automatic front and rear
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rim Size
20
18-inch Alloy
Sound System
12
8 Bose Premium
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charger
Standard
Yes
Spec
D90
Kona
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Standard
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Infotainment Screen
12.3
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
12.3
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
12
8 Bose Premium
Spec
D90
Kona
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
Not confirmed
Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
18-inch Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
LED
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED
Spec
D90
Kona
Approach Angle
28 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
25 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
550 mm
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Standard
No
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not confirmed
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
165 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
165 mm
Spec
D90
Kona
Tyre Size
265/50 R20
235/45 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
255/60 R18
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
20
18-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
18-inch Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
255/60 R18
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
20
18-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
18-inch Alloy
Spec
D90
Kona
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
5-link coil spring
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
5-link coil spring
Multi-Link
Spec
D90
Kona
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
120 g/km
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Unleaded 95
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
D90
Kona
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
4
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 100000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 100000 km
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
D90
Kona
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Not confirmed
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
899900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
899900
Not confirmed
Spec
D90
Kona
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5
Warranty Years
5 years / 200000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 200000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This D90 and Kona comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: D90 82 vs Kona 40.
Efficiency index: D90 45 vs Kona 62.
Safety-equipment index: D90 93 vs Kona 87.
Practicality index: D90 78 vs Kona 67.
Ownership-cover index: D90 not separately scored vs Kona 65.
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.
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 / 100
Evidence-index readout
D90 leads by 12 points
D90 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Kona remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
Kona
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV D90
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 64 pts for Kona
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 leads. However, Kona may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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