Hyundai Kona Electric vs Tata Nexon
Should you buy Hyundai Kona Electric or Tata Nexon? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Hyundai Kona Electric price starts at Rs 23.84 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Electric) and Tata Nexon price starts Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for Smart Opt (Petrol).
Kona Electric Vs Nexon
| Key Highlights | Hyundai Kona Electric | Tata Nexon |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.25,23,859* | Rs.18,64,189* |
| Range (km) | 452 | - |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 39.2 | - |
| Charging Time | 19 h - AC - 2.8 kW (0-100%) | - |
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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Tata Nexon comparison
- VS
- Tata Nexon
- Smart Plus Diesel (Diesel) 10 Lakh*
- Smart Plus S Diesel (Diesel) 10.50 Lakh*
- Pure Diesel (Diesel) 11.10 Lakh*
- Pure S Diesel (Diesel) 11.60 Lakh*
- Pure Diesel AMT (Diesel) 11.80 Lakh*
- Pure S Diesel AMT (Diesel) 12.30 Lakh*
- Creative Diesel (Diesel) 12.50 Lakh*
- Creative DT Diesel (Diesel) 12.60 Lakh*
- Creative Dark Diesel (Diesel) 12.85 Lakh*
- Creative Diesel AMT (Diesel) 13.10 Lakh*
- Creative DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 13.20 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Diesel (Diesel) 13.20 Lakh*
- Creative Plus DT Diesel (Diesel) 13.30 Lakh*
- Creative Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 13.45 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Dark Diesel (Diesel) 13.55 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Diesel (Diesel) 13.70 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DT Diesel (Diesel) 13.80 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Diesel AMT (Diesel) 13.90 Lakh*
- Creative Plus DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14 Lakh*
- Fearless DT Diesel (Diesel) 14 Lakh*
- FearlessPR DT Diesel (Diesel) 14 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark Diesel (Diesel) 14.05 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.25 Lakh*
- Fearless Dark Diesel (Diesel) 14.35 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.40 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.50 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus DT Diesel (Diesel) 14.50 Lakh*
- Fearless S DT Diesel (Diesel) 14.50 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus DT Diesel (Diesel) 14.50 Lakh*
- FearlessPR S DT Diesel (Diesel) 14.50 Lakh*
- Fearless DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.70 Lakh*
- FearlessPR DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.70 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 14.75 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S DT Diesel (Diesel) 15 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus S DT Diesel (Diesel) 15 Lakh*
- Fearless Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.05 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.10 Lakh*
- Fearless S DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.10 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.10 Lakh*
- FearlessPR S DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.10 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S Dark Diesel (Diesel) 15.20 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.60 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus S DT Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.60 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S Dark Diesel AMT (Diesel) 15.80 Lakh*
- Smart Opt (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- Smart (Petrol) 8.15 Lakh*
- Smart Plus (Petrol) 8.90 Lakh*
- Smart Plus S (Petrol) 9.40 Lakh*
- Smart Plus AMT (Petrol) 9.70 Lakh*
- Pure (Petrol) 9.80 Lakh*
- Pure S (Petrol) 10.30 Lakh*
- Pure AMT (Petrol) 10.50 Lakh*
- Pure S AMT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- Creative (Petrol) 11.10 Lakh*
- Creative DT (Petrol) 11.20 Lakh*
- Creative Dark (Petrol) 11.45 Lakh*
- Creative AMT (Petrol) 11.80 Lakh*
- Creative Plus (Petrol) 11.80 Lakh*
- Creative DT AMT (Petrol) 11.90 Lakh*
- Creative Plus DT (Petrol) 11.90 Lakh*
- Creative Dark AMT (Petrol) 12.15 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Dark (Petrol) 12.15 Lakh*
- Creative DCA (Petrol) 12.30 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S (Petrol) 12.30 Lakh*
- Creative DT DCA (Petrol) 12.40 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DT (Petrol) 12.40 Lakh*
- Creative Plus AMT (Petrol) 12.50 Lakh*
- Creative Plus DT AMT (Petrol) 12.60 Lakh*
- Fearless DT (Petrol) 12.60 Lakh*
- FearlessPR DT (Petrol) 12.60 Lakh*
- Creative Dark DCA (Petrol) 12.65 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark (Petrol) 12.65 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Dark AMT (Petrol) 12.85 Lakh*
- Fearless Dark (Petrol) 12.95 Lakh*
- Creative Plus DCA (Petrol) 13 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S AMT (Petrol) 13 Lakh*
- Creative Plus DT DCA (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DT AMT (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus DT (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- Fearless S DT (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus DT (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- FearlessPR S DT (Petrol) 13.10 Lakh*
- Creative Plus Dark DCA (Petrol) 13.35 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark AMT (Petrol) 13.35 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DCA (Petrol) 13.50 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S DT DCA (Petrol) 13.60 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S DT (Petrol) 13.60 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus S DT (Petrol) 13.60 Lakh*
- Fearless DT DCA (Petrol) 13.80 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S Dark (Petrol) 13.80 Lakh*
- FearlessPR DT DCA (Petrol) 13.80 Lakh*
- Creative Plus S Dark DCA (Petrol) 13.85 Lakh*
- Fearless Dark DCA (Petrol) 14.15 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus DT DCA (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- Fearless S DT DCA (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus DT DCA (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- FearlessPR S DT DCA (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S DT DCA (Petrol) 14.80 Lakh*
- FearlessPR Plus S DT DCA (Petrol) 14.80 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S Dark DCA (Petrol) 15 Lakh*
Rs15.80 LakhVS - Renault Kiger
- RXE (Petrol) 6 Lakh*
- RXL (Petrol) 6.60 Lakh*
- RXL AMT (Petrol) 7.10 Lakh*
- RXT (Petrol) 7.50 Lakh*
- RXT AMT (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- RXT Opt (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- RXT Opt DT (Petrol) 8.23 Lakh*
- RXT AMT Opt (Petrol) 8.50 Lakh*
- RXT AMT Opt DT (Petrol) 8.73 Lakh*
- RXZ (Petrol) 8.80 Lakh*
- RXZ DT (Petrol) 9.03 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo (Petrol) 9.30 Lakh*
- RXZ AMT (Petrol) 9.30 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo DT (Petrol) 9.53 Lakh*
- RXZ AMT DT (Petrol) 9.53 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo DT (Petrol) 10.23 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT (Petrol) 10.30 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 10.53 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 11.23 Lakh*
Rs9.30 Lakh
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.25,23,859* | Rs.18,64,189* | Rs.10,45,933* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.48,047/month | Rs.35,492/month | Rs.20,915/month |
| Insurance | Rs.96,829 Kona Insurance | Rs.70,902 Nexon Insurance | Rs.44,014 Kiger Insurance |
| User Rating | Based on 57 Reviews | Based on 491 Reviews | Based on 462 Reviews |
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| Running Cost Running cost per km measures the expense of driving your EV per kilometer. Running Cost/Km = (Battery Capacity of EV * Per Unit Electricity Cost ) / Range on full charge.✕ | ₹ 0.87/km | - | - |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | Not applicable | 1.5L Turbocharged Revotorq | 1.0L Turbo |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | Not applicable | 1497 | 999 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | Not applicable | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 3 3 Cylinder Cars |
| Fast Charging Fast charging typically refers to direct current (DC) charging from an EV charge station, and is generally quicker than AC charging. Not all fast chargers are equal, though, and this depends on their rated output.✕ | Yes | Not applicable | Not applicable |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel | Petrol |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | - | 24.08 | 19.17 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | - | - | 40 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations.✕ | ZEV | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | McPherson strut type | Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | MacPherson strut with lower transverse link |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Multi - link | Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber | Twist beam suspension with coil spring |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt & telescopic | Tilt and Collapsible | Tilt |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 4180 | 3995 | 3991 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1800 | 1804 | 1750 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1570 | 1620 | 1605 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | - | 208 | 205 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕ | - | Yes | - |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | - |
| Glove Box It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Titan Grey/Abyss Black Atlas White Atlas White/Abyss Black Fiery Red/Abyss Black Abyss Black Kona Colors | Creative Ocean Pristine White Dual Tone Flame Red Calgary White Pure Grey Fearless Purple Dual Tone Flame Red Dual Tone Daytona Grey Dual Tone Daytona Grey Atlas Black Nexon Colors | Ice Cool White Radiant Red With Black Roof Stealth Black Caspian Blue With Black Roof Mahogany Brown Moonlight Silver Kiger Colors |
| Body Type | SUV All SUV Cars | SUV All SUV Cars | SUV All SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes | - |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm An alarm system that sounds when anyone tries to access the car forcibly or break into it.✕ | Yes | Yes | - |
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Advance Internet
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | - | Yes | - |
| Live Weather | - | Yes | - |
| E-Call & I-Call | - | Yes | - |
| Over the Air (OTA) Updates | - | Yes | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes | No |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Claimed range of 452km as per ARAI. Even if the real world range drops by a big margin, there’s enough for a week’s worth of commuting
- 3 year/unlimited km warranty on the car & 8 year/1,60,000km warranty for the battery pack
- Feature loaded electric car. Gets goodies like LED projector headlamps, powered driver seat, heated and cooled front seats, sunroof, 8-inch touchscreen, 6 airbags, traction control & a lot more
- Super smooth drive experience. Immediate acceleration, nearly noise free driving and easy to understand driving behaviour make it a good purchase for first time electric vehicle buyers
- Multiple charging options - DC fast charge, level 2 AC wallbox charger & level 1 portable charger
- Low running cost. Hyundai claims overall operational cost, including services, is 1/5th of an equivalent petrol car
- Loaded with features: sunroof, front seat ventilation, dual displays
- Comfortable ride quality: tackles bad roads with ease
- Choice of petrol and diesel engines. New 7-speed DCT available with petrol
- Updated interior features better design and quality
Hyundai Kona Electric
Tata Nexon
- Average cabin space. Not comparable to a similarly priced petrol/diesel SUV like the Jeep Compass or Hyundai Tucson
- Average boot space is on par with sub-10 lakh Rupee hatchbacks
- Limited traveling charge options. You will depend on availability of fast charge stations or have to use the portable charger that takes several hours for a full charge
- Lacks the road presence and size of a price rival like the Compass or Tucson
- Ergonomic issues still persist
- Iffy fit and finish around certain interior panels
Hyundai Kona Electric
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Q ) Which car is cheaper between Hyundai Kona Electric and Tata Nexon?
A ) Hyundai Kona Electric price starts at ₹ 23.84 Lakh & Tata Nexon price starts at ₹ 8 Lakh in New Delhi. Tata Nexon is cheaper between these two cars.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi