2026 Hyundai Kona vs. 2026 Hyundai Palisade Review

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2026 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $25,350 to $34,150
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2026 Hyundai
Palisade

MSRP*: $39,435 to $56,560
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MPG - City 25 - 29 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 35 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 86.7 ft3
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 287-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 190 hp 287 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 171.3 in 199.2 - 199.4 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 78.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 44.2 in
Rear 43.0 in
Head Room Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 40.1 - 41.5 in
Rear 40.0 - 40.7 in

*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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Palisade than in the Hyundai Kona, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Palisade will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Kona.

Convenience
The Hyundai Palisade 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). Clearly, the Hyundai Kona is a better financial choice over the Hyundai Palisade, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Kona is much slimmer than the Hyundai Palisade, 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 Hyundai Palisade.

Handling
The Hyundai Kona has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Hyundai Palisade, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Kona has a lot less horsepower than the Hyundai Palisade.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Kona has much lower torque than the Hyundai Palisade, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Hyundai Kona has less seating than the Hyundai Palisade, making the Hyundai Palisade the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Hyundai Kona has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Palisade.