Hyundai Kona EV vs Toyota Urban Cruiser: 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.
Urban Cruiser starts UGX 67,000,000 cheaperKona EV from UGX 195,000,000 · Urban Cruiser from UGX 128,000,000
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Specification
Kona EV
Urban Cruiser
Maximum Power
Kona EVNot Officially Disclosed
Urban Cruiser77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Kona EVNot Officially Disclosed
Urban Cruiser138 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Engine Size
Kona EVNot Applicable
Urban Cruiser1462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Kona EVNot Applicable
Urban Cruiser12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Kona EVNot Officially Disclosed
Urban Cruiser210 mm
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Spec
Kona EV
Urban Cruiser
Model Introduced Year
2023
2022
Generation
Current market generation
Current 4,365 mm Urban Cruiser with 2,600 mm wheelbase and K15B petrol engine; distinct from the earlier 3,995 mm model
Facelift History
Current-generation specification
No local facelift confirmed
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger SUV
Passenger SUV
Spec
Kona EV
Urban Cruiser
Length
Not Officially Disclosed
4365 mm
Width
Not Officially Disclosed
1795 mm
Height
Not Officially Disclosed
1635 mm
Wheelbase
Not Officially Disclosed
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
373 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
1165 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1670 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
535 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
5.3 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
Spec
Kona EV
Urban Cruiser
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
K15B
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1462 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Multipoint injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
74 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
85 mm
Maximum Power
Not Officially Disclosed
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
138 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front axle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.0 sec
11.0 sec
Quarter Mile
18.5 sec
18.0 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Yes
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
66.09 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
118.45 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
64 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
58 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
100 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Kona EV
Urban Cruiser
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front 2 WD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not Officially Disclosed
Front 2 WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
4
Spec
Kona EV
Urban Cruiser
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
45 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
17.5 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
350 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Kona EV
Urban Cruiser
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
ESP
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
AEB
No
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
ESP
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Kona EV
Urban Cruiser
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Kona EV
Urban Cruiser
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Height and reach adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual multi-way adjustment
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Fabric
Spec
Kona EV
Urban Cruiser
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Single-zone automatic
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Front, Rear
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Sunroof
No
Yes
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Single-zone automatic
Spec
Kona EV
Urban Cruiser
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
JBL
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
7-inch
USB Ports
2
Yes
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
9-inch touchscreen
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
9-inch touchscreen
Spec
Kona EV
Urban Cruiser
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Speedy Blue (WAJ); Metallic Silver (WBE); Metallic Grey (WBF); Pearl Red (WBG); Pearl Black (ZAM); Pearl White (ZHJ); Brown (ZQD); Black/White (C9J); Black/Red (ESL); Black/Silver (ERD); Black/Blue (ESY)
New-vehicle supply through Hyundai Uganda; obtain a current local quotation and applicable warranty terms
New five-seat petrol SUV supplied through Toyota Uganda / CFAO Mobility
Pricing Role
Ex-showroom price in UGX
Ex-showroom price in UGX
Spec
Kona EV
Urban Cruiser
Warranty
5 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first; local warranty-booklet conditions apply
3 years / 100 000 Km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Kona EV and Urban Cruiser comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for Uganda. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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