2023 Ford EcoSport vs. 2023 Hyundai Kona
The 2023 Ford EcoSport and the 2023 Hyundai Kona are similar small crossovers. They both have a similar footprint so they can fit into compact spaces once parked. The EcoSport is available in three trim levels: SE, SEL, and Titanium. There are also several colors to pick from if you don’t like what we’ve selected for this comparison test.
Design & Style
- Exterior Design
The Ford EcoSport looks like the car you’d see in a nice neighborhood. It’s not flashy, but it still looks nice. The Hyundai Kona is the opposite: it’s all about the flash. You’ll find plenty of headroom and legroom on both models for all passengers.
The Kona has more cargo space than its competitor thanks to its hinged rear seats (they fold flat), which allows for up to 66 cubic feet of space when folded down–more than enough room for a weekend getaway or hauling home big purchases from IKEA!
- Interior Design
The interior of the 2023 Ford EcoSport is clean and uncomplicated, with a simple instrument panel, a single touchscreen display, and a lot of hard plastic. The seats are comfortable but could use more bolstering than they currently have. The steering wheel has plenty of adjustments for size, reach, and height.
The Kona has an equally simple dashboard layout that’s refreshingly free from buttons; it features a large touchscreen display in the center with minimalistic controls surrounding it on both sides, except for air vents on each side that can be manually adjusted. The seats are comfortable enough but don’t offer as much bolstering or adjustability as we’d like to see; there’s also no telescopic adjustment for your steering wheel here either—just tilt up/down—but this may be because Hyundai wants to create some separation between its design language and Toyota’s (the Kona was designed using Toyota platforms).
Technology & Safety
The 2023 Ford EcoSport and the 2023 Hyundai Kona offer a range of safety features. The Ford EcoSport boasts automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. It also offers adaptive cruise control with stop & goes functionality that helps the driver maintain a safe distance behind other vehicles.
The 2023 Hyundai Kona includes standard forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning with lane keep assist and intelligent high beam assist. The Kona also comes equipped with emergency braking assistance that can detect pedestrians or cyclists to help prevent collisions at low speeds (5mph).
Performance
When it comes to engine performance, the 2023 Ford EcoSport and the 2023 Hyundai Kona are similar. The EcoSport has a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four that delivers 180 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque, less than the Kona’s 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque (but more than the electric motor). Both cars have standard automatic transmissions with six forward gears, although the Kona offers an optional automatic with 10 speeds.
The Bottom Line
The bottom line here is that the 2023 Ford EcoSport has a lot going for it. It’s fun to drive, comes with a great infotainment system, and has decently sized cargo space. The EcoSport also offers seating for five, so you don’t have to worry about making too many sacrifices if you have a larger family or need more than one passenger.
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