MG ZS EV Vs Hyundai Kona Electric Spec Comparison
, the only electric SUV that's currently on sale in India.The ZS EV will be available in five cities initially - Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru. While it boasts a host of futuristic technology, we've put the brochures of the two SUV under the microscope to see which one has an edge on paper.
Dimensions
|
MG ZS EV |
Hyundai Kona Electric |
Difference |
|
|
Length (mm) |
4314 |
4180 |
134 |
|
Width (mm) |
1809 |
1800 |
9 |
|
Height (mm) |
1644 |
1570 |
74 |
|
Wheelbase (mm) |
2579 |
2600 |
21 |
Urban SUVs are more about their size and road presence than anything else. And in that battle, the MG ZS EV easily trumps the Kona Electric. The ZS EV is clearly bigger and has a more imposing road presence. However, the Kona Electric gains ground with a 21 mm longer wheelbase than its British counterpart.
Powertrains
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Specs |
MG ZS EV |
Hyundai Kona Electric |
|
Battery Capacity |
44.5kWh |
39.2kWh |
|
Power |
143PS |
136PS |
|
Torque |
343Nm |
395Nm |
|
0-100kmph |
8.5 seconds |
9.7 seconds |
|
Standard Charging Time |
6 hours (7.4 KW charger) |
6 hrs 10mins (7.2 KW charger) |
|
Fast Charging Time (0-80 per cent) (50KW charger) |
50 minutes |
57 minutes |
|
Range (ARAI) |
340km |
452km |
Most Powerful: MG ZS EV
Torquiest: Hyundai Kona Electric
Fastest Charging : MG ZS EV
Best Range: Hyundai Kona Electric
The MG ZS EV trumps the Kona in terms of power and battery capacity. It is also 1.2 seconds quicker to 100kmph. However, all this power comes at a cost as the MG SUV has a lower claimed range than the Hyundai Kona Electric.
Features
|
MG ZS EV |
Hyundai Kona Electric |
|
|
Alloy Wheels |
17-inch (215/50 R17) |
17-inch (215/55 R17) |
|
Electric driver seat adjustment |
6-way |
10-way |
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Infotainment |
8-inch touchscreen system with i-SMART support |
7-inch Touchscreen infotainment system with voice control |
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Connectivity |
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
|
Smart Key |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Sunroof |
Dual-panoramic sunroof |
Electric sunroof |
|
Heated and Ventilated seats |
No |
Yes (both) |
Both SUVs share plenty of features, including a sunroof, smart key, a touchscreen infotainment system, cruise control, a leather wrapped steering wheel as well as electronically adjustable driver seats. However, the MG packs i-SMART connected car technology as well as a PM 2.5 AC air filter.
The Kona Electric, on the other hand, gets heated and ventilated seats, Bluetooth connectivity with voice control as well as dual-zone climate control. It also gets virtual engine sound system which, at low speeds, emits an engine sound to alert pedestrians as well as the visually challenged.
The MG ZS EV benefits from a larger touchscreen infotainment system and a dual panoramic sunroof. But the Hyundai Kona Electric gains the upper hand with a 10-way electrically adjustable driver seat as well as heated and ventilated seats.
Safety
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MG ZS EV |
Hyundai Kona Electric |
|
|
Airbags |
6 |
6 |
|
ABS +EBD |
Yes |
Yes |
|
ESP |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Hill Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Heated ORVMs |
Yes |
No |
|
Seatbelt Reminder |
Front + Rear |
Front |
The two electric SUVs pack a lot when it comes to safety features. Common features include 6 airbags, hill assist, ABS+EBD, tyre pressure monitoring system as well as reverse parking camera and sensors. The MG ZS EV takes a narrow lead with a seatbelt reminder system for the second row and heated ORVMs
Verdict
Both SUVs are loaded with a host of modern features, nifty electronic gadgets and provide the essentials in terms of safety. While the MG ZS EV's prices are yet to be revealed, the SUV is an ideal pick if you loooking for a conventional SUV with more power, a bigger touchscreen infotainment and connected car tech.
However, if you're looking for an efficient electric SUV, one that wont give range anxiety, you might want to consider the Hyundai Kona Electric. Whether the ZS EV is truly a match for the Kona Electric will be revealed once the electric SUV goes on sale in January 2020. What would you pick: the MG or the Hyundai? Let us know in comments section below.
By Gaurav Davare December 06, 2019 at 02:34PM
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