Hyundai Kona EV vs Toyota Starlet

A proper head-to-head in Uganda — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Hyundai Kona EV in Uganda

Hyundai Kona EV

KONA EV 64.0 kWh Battery Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
UGX 195,000,000 ex-showroom
VS
Toyota Starlet in Uganda

Toyota Starlet

1.5L Petrol AT DELUXE Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
UGX 98,000,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
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Decision summary

Hyundai Kona EV vs Toyota Starlet: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Starlet starts UGX 97,000,000 cheaper Kona EV from UGX 195,000,000 · Starlet from UGX 98,000,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Kona EV Starlet
Maximum Power Kona EVNot Officially Disclosed Starlet77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Kona EVNot Officially Disclosed Starlet138 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Engine Size Kona EVNot Applicable Starlet1462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Kona EVNot Applicable Starlet12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Kona EVNot Officially Disclosed Starlet150 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Kona EV Starlet
Model Introduced Year 2023 2022
Generation Current market generation 1.5-litre Starlet revision introduced to Uganda in June 2023
Facelift History Current-generation specification Uganda nameplate launch in February 2022; 1.5-litre engine and revised body introduced in June 2023
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2023
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Hatchback
Model Year 2026 2023-on Uganda 1.5-litre range
Production Status active active
Segment SUV Compact hatchback
Vehicle Type Passenger SUV Passenger car
Spec Kona EV Starlet
Length Not Officially Disclosed 3990 mm
Width Not Officially Disclosed 1745 mm
Height Not Officially Disclosed 1500 mm
Wheelbase Not Officially Disclosed 2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 150 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 160 mm 130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 37 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed 314 l
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed 990 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 1430 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 440 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 750 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.5 m 5.1 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1030 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 880 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Kona EV and Starlet comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for Uganda. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Kona EV vs Starlet questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Uganda 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.