REAL WORLD TEST: HOW GOOD ARE HYUNDAI'S NEW HYBRIDS?

EV Channels Review

This video pits the Hyundai i30 Sedan Hybrid against the Hyundai Kona Hybrid in a real-world fuel economy challenge across various driving conditions including urban, highway, performance, and city driving. The reviewer highlights that both vehicles share the same engine and battery, but the Kona is slightly heavier. Throughout the tests, the i30 Sedan consistently achieved better fuel economy, with the Kona's N Line trim and larger wheels contributing to a slightly higher consumption. Notably, the Kona N Line also outperformed the i30 Sedan in acceleration tests, achieving a 0-100 km/h time of 8.77 seconds compared to the i30's 9.3 seconds. Despite the Kona's higher fuel usage and cost per kilometer, the reviewers acknowledge its practicality, SUV form factor, and sporty styling, while praising the i30 Sedan for its exceptional efficiency and value. Both vehicles are commended for closely matching their claimed fuel economy figures.