The 2024 Hyundai Kona is a great choice for a subcompact crossover. It offers easily maneuverable dimensions, generous cargo space, and plenty of safety and tech features. However, it competes in an immensely crowded segment, with models such as the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek posing formidable challenges.
That’s why we understand your dilemma. Picking the right subcompact crossover can be daunting, so we’ll do it for you. We’ll critically evaluate the 2024 Kona and the 2024 Crosstrek on interior offerings, safety specifications, and performance capabilities. Then, we can tell you which one you should be driving this year.
Our team at Tuscaloosa Hyundai at Tuscaloosa, AL is waiting to tell you about the 2024 Kona model. We'll also help you choose the most suitable trim. When you've made your choice, we'll let you test-drive the vehicle so you can experience its performance yourself.
The 2024 Hyundai Kona comes with nearly 102 cubic feet of interior space. This is close to what some compact class crossovers can offer. Meanwhile, the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is rated at 101 cubic feet. That’s why you’ll find the 2024 Kona to be more comfortable. Even if you don’t need to use its rear seats often, your passengers will be glad when they step aboard. Furthermore, the 2024 Kona’s interior features a hip and funky design. It comes with a simplistic dashboard layout, a gear shifter mounted on the steering column, and a digital instrument cluster for higher trims. Meanwhile, the 2024 Crosstrek has a more conventional setup and doesn't have a digital instrument cluster.
Higher trims of the 2024 Kona offer dual-zone automatic climate control with rear passenger air vents. This is impressive, as many segment contenders don’t offer such comforts. There’s also an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat, plus heated and ventilated front seats on the highest two trims. Buyers are also offered cloth, N-Line Alcantara, or H-Tex leatherette upholstery, depending on trim selection.
Both subcompact crossovers offer excellent smartphone connectivity. All trims feature Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, plus Bluetooth® connectivity. The 2024 Kona also has HD Radio™ and SiriusXM® compatibility. The highest trim offers an 8-speaker Bose sound system plus a wireless phone charger.
Two powertrains are available for the 2024 Kona. The SE and SEL trims get a 2.0-liter, 146 HP, 4-cylinder engine. This engine makes 146 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. It drives the front wheels via an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). Hyundai's HTRAC all-wheel-drive system is available.
The N-Line and Limited trims have a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. This engine delivers 190 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. It is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The driver also gets steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters for a sportier experience. Front-wheel drive is standard, but HTRAC is available.
The 2024 Crosstrek gets two engine choices as well. The Base and Premium trims have a 4-cylinder engine that outputs 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. The Sport, Limited, and Wilderness trims get a larger 4-cylinder engine, producing 182 horsepower. This engine delivers 178 pound-feet of torque. A Lineatronic CVT gearbox is standard regardless of engine selection. Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system is standard.
Safety Features Comparison
The 2024 Hyundai Kona leads in safety features. All trims get blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, lane following assistance, and lane departure warning. Further standard features include rear cross-traffic alert, rear occupant alert, and a full suite of airbags.
The 2024 Crosstrek has some of these features as standard. However, it does include standard adaptive cruise control for all trims. Meanwhile, the 2024 Kona comes with a navigation-based smart cruise control system for higher trims.
The 2024 Hyundai Kona is our pick in this subcompact crossover contest. It’s got more interior space, more tech features in the cabin, and reliable performance. It also comes with more standard safety features.
So why not hop behind the wheel? Swing by Tuscaloosa Hyundai in Tuscaloosa, AL, and we’ll help you test-drive the 2024 Kona.
