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.
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Which One's Right for You?
Kona
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
T2
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
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Spec
Kona
T2
Model Introduced Year
2018
2026
Generation
Second generation Kona on Hyundai's K2 GEN platform; the design is more conservative than the first gen but better resolved
Current local listing
Facelift History
Second generation launched globally in 2023 and brought to SA; softened styling compared to the sharper first gen, improved interior quality and tech
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2026
Tare Mass Kg
1460 kg
1880 kg
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
Not confirmed
3855 kg
Model Year
Not confirmed
Current
Production Status
Not confirmed
Active
Segment
Not confirmed
SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Spec
Kona
T2
Length
4355 mm
4785 mm
Width
1825 mm
2006 mm
Height
1570 mm
1880 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
466 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1880 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
220 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not confirmed
2255 kg
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
375 kg
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
1600 kg
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
Not confirmed
5.8 m
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
1040 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
1020 mm
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
935 mm
Spec
Kona
T2
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
All
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
50W
Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
-
AC Type
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Dual-zone climate control
Boot Opener
Inside
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
255/60 R19 full size
Tachometer
Yes
-
Telescopic Steering
No
-
Tilt Steering
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Dual-zone climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rim Size
18-inch Alloy
19
Sound System
8 Bose Premium
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charger
Yes
50W
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
1494 l
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
9.3
Rear Seat Split
Not confirmed
60/40
Remote Engine Start
Not confirmed
Yes
Roof Load
Not confirmed
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Kona
T2
Engine
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRF4J20
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.2:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
80.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
98.1 mm
Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
375 Nm
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
FWD
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
185 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
60.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
117.8 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Kona
T2
Engine Position
Front
-
Gearbox
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
4WD
LSD Available
No
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
7DCT
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
7DCT
Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
7
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
7
Spec
Kona
T2
Claimed Mileage
15.5 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
12.5 km/l
7.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
10.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
VI B
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Tank Litres
50
70
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
15.5 km/l
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Kona
T2
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
BA
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Yes
AEB
No
Yes
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Kona
T2
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
No
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
-
Sport Mode
No
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Kona
T2
Seat Material
Leather
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Multi
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
No
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
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
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Spec
Kona
T2
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
15.6-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
8 Bose Premium
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Navigation System
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
10.25-inch
USB Ports
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
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
8 Bose Premium
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
Not Available
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Kona
T2
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch Alloy
Alloy
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
LED
Yes
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Led Headlights
Full LED
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Yes
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Headlight Type
Full LED
Yes
Headlights
Full LED
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Kona
T2
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Locking Differential
No
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
220 mm
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Metal guard plate for front compartment
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Kona
T2
Tyre Size
235/45 R18
255/60 R19
Wheel Type
18-inch Alloy
Alloy
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
255/60 R19 full size
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch Alloy
19
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Steel
255/60 R19 full size
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Diameter
18-inch Alloy
19
Wheels
18-inch Alloy
Alloy
Electric Park Brake
Not confirmed
Yes
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Towing Unbraked Kg
Not confirmed
750 kg
Wheel Material
18-inch Alloy
Alloy
Spec
Kona
T2
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-link independent suspension
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1695 mm
Spec
Kona
T2
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
4
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan Distance
4
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
4
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
Kona
T2
Warranty Years
5
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Warranty Kilometers
5
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Spec
Kona
T2
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km
210 g/km
Start Stop System
No
Yes
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Unleaded 95
Petrol
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
Spec
Kona
T2
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
South Africa market model
Price Zar
Not confirmed
679900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
flagship
Starting Price
Not confirmed
679900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
679900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Kona and T2 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: Kona 40 vs T2 77.
Efficiency index: Kona 62 vs T2 43.
Safety-equipment index: Kona 87 vs T2 93.
Practicality index: Kona 67 vs T2 70.
Ownership-cover index: Kona 65 vs T2 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.
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
T2 leads by 9 points
T2 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Kona remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T2
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
70/100
Kona
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T2
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 64 pts for Kona
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T2 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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