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2021 Hyundai
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| Invoice* | $19,899 to $28,264 | $22,075 to $31,724 |
| MPG - City | 25 - 28 | 25 - 28 |
| MPG - Hwy | 29 - 33 | 32 - 36 |
| Engine(s) | Inline-4 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Overall Safety Rating** |
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Not Tested |
| Frontal Crash Rating** |
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Not Tested |
| Side Crash Rating** |
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Not Tested |
**Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Taos than in the Hyundai Kona, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Volkswagen Taos offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Kona, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
Convenience
The Volkswagen Taos requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Hyundai Kona, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Kona will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Taos.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. Both the Hyundai Kona and the Volkswagen Taos have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Kona is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Taos, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Hyundai Kona, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Taos.
Drivetrain
The Hyundai Kona has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Taos, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Handling
The Hyundai Kona has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Taos, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
The Hyundai Kona has a little less horsepower than the Volkswagen Taos.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Kona and the Volkswagen Taos.
The Hyundai Kona has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Taos.
Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Hyundai Kona than that of the Volkswagen Taos.