Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 26 recorded runs

Hyundai Kona 0–60 Times

The Hyundai Kona 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 26 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Hyundai Kona is the 2022 Hyundai Kona N, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.40 seconds at 105.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Hyundai Kona is the 2018 Hyundai Kona SEL, which took 9.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.00 seconds at 82.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Hyundai Kona tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.96 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.38 seconds at 92.26 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.8sec 2022 N

Average 0–60 6.96sec Across 26 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 15.38sec @ 92.3 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 9.2sec 2018 SEL

Across 26 verified runs, the Hyundai Kona ranges from 4.8 to 9.2 seconds 0–60, with a 6.96-second average.

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Hyundai Kona 0–60 times by model year

26 tests · 5 years

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Model Year 5

2024

Hyundai Kona · 8 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.60 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.90 sec

Recorded Tests 8

#12

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited

7.0sec 0–60

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15.50s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.50 sec
Trap Speed: 93.0 mph
Engine: Elec 150-kW 64.8-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 1A
MPG EPA: 129 C / 103 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Electric
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #12 of 26

#15

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited

7.1sec 0–60

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15.50s ¼ mi @ 93.2 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.50 sec
Trap Speed: 93.2 mph
Engine: Elec 150-kW 64.8-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 1A
MPG EPA: 129 C / 103 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Electric
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #15 of 26

#16

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited

7.1sec 0–60

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15.60s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.60 sec
Trap Speed: 92.0 mph
Engine: Elec 150-kW 64.8-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 1A
MPG EPA: 129 C / 103 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Electric
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #16 of 26

#19

2024 Hyundai Kona N Line

7.5sec 0–60

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15.80s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.80 sec
Trap Speed: 89.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 24 C / 29 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #19 of 26

#21

2024 Hyundai Kona N Line

7.6sec 0–60

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15.80s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.80 sec
Trap Speed: 90.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 24 C / 29 H / 28.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #21 of 26

#22

2024 Hyundai Kona Limited 1.6T HTRAC

7.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.00s ¼ mi @ 89.2 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.00 sec
Trap Speed: 89.2 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 24 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #22 of 26

#23

2024 Hyundai Kona Limited 1.6T HTRAC

8.3sec 0–60

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16.40s ¼ mi @ 86.3 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.40 sec
Trap Speed: 86.3 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 24 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #23 of 26

#25

2024 Hyundai Kona N Line

8.5sec 0–60

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16.60s ¼ mi @ 85.6 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.60 sec
Trap Speed: 85.6 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 24 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #25 of 26

2022

Hyundai Kona · 6 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.03 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.52 sec

Recorded Tests 6

#01

2022 Hyundai Kona N

4.8sec 0–60

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13.40s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 13.40 sec
Trap Speed: 105.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 27 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #1 of 26

#02

2022 Hyundai Kona N

5.3sec 0–60

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13.90s ¼ mi @ 101.1 mph

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0–60 mph: 5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 13.90 sec
Trap Speed: 101.1 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #2 of 26

#03

2022 Hyundai Kona N

5.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.70s ¼ mi @ 107.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 13.70 sec
Trap Speed: 107.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 27 H / 24.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #3 of 26

#05

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited

6.2sec 0–60

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14.70s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.70 sec
Trap Speed: 97.0 mph
Engine: Elec 150-kW 64-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 1A
MPG EPA: 132 C / 108 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Electric
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #5 of 26

#17

2022 Hyundai Kona N Line

7.3sec 0–60

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15.70s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.70 sec
Trap Speed: 90.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 27 C / 32 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #17 of 26

#18

2022 Hyundai Kona N Line

7.3sec 0–60

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15.70s ¼ mi @ 91.5 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.70 sec
Trap Speed: 91.5 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 27 C / 32 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #18 of 26

2020

Hyundai Kona · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 6.40 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.10 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#06

2020 Hyundai Kona Ultimate 1.6T

6.4sec 0–60

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15.10s ¼ mi @ 91.7 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.10 sec
Trap Speed: 91.7 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 28 C / 32 H / 30.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #6 of 26

2019

Hyundai Kona · 6 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.50 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.08 sec

Recorded Tests 6

#04

2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate 1.6T

6.0sec 0–60

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14.70s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.70 sec
Trap Speed: 95.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 28 C / 32 H / 27 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #4 of 26

#07

2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate

6.4sec 0–60

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15.00s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.00 sec
Trap Speed: 94.0 mph
Engine: Elec 150-kW 64-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 1A
MPG EPA: 132 C / 108 H / 88 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Electric
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #7 of 26

#08

2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate

6.4sec 0–60

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15.00s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.00 sec
Trap Speed: 95.0 mph
Engine: Elec 150-kW 64-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 1A
MPG EPA: 132 C / 108 H / 112 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Electric
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #8 of 26

#09

2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate

6.6sec 0–60

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15.10s ¼ mi @ 95.9 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.10 sec
Trap Speed: 95.9 mph
Engine: Elec 150-kW 64-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 1A
MPG EPA: 132 C / 108 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Electric
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #9 of 26

#10

2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate 1.6T

6.6sec 0–60

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15.20s ¼ mi @ 90.5 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.20 sec
Trap Speed: 90.5 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 26 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #10 of 26

#13

2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate

7.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.50s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.50 sec
Trap Speed: 92.0 mph
Engine: Elec 150-kW 64-kWh
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 1A
MPG EPA: 132 C / 108 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Electric
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #13 of 26

2018

Hyundai Kona · 5 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.72 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.98 sec

Recorded Tests 5

#11

2018 Hyundai Kona Ultimate 1.6T

6.6sec 0–60

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15.20s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.20 sec
Trap Speed: 91.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 26 C / 29 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #11 of 26

#14

2018 Hyundai Kona Ultimate 1.6T

7.0sec 0–60

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15.50s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.50 sec
Trap Speed: 89.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 26 C / 29 H / 27.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #14 of 26

#20

2018 Hyundai Kona Ultimate 1.6T

7.5sec 0–60

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15.90s ¼ mi @ 88.1 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.90 sec
Trap Speed: 88.1 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 26 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #20 of 26

#24

2018 Hyundai Kona SE

8.3sec 0–60

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16.30s ¼ mi @ 84.6 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.30 sec
Trap Speed: 84.6 mph
Engine: 2.0L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 27 C / 33 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #24 of 26

#26

2018 Hyundai Kona SEL

9.2sec 0–60

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17.00s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.00 sec
Trap Speed: 82.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 25 C / 30 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #26 of 26

How we verify Hyundai Kona performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Hyundai Kona trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Hyundai Kona 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Hyundai Kona performance FAQs

6 questions

The quickest Hyundai Kona on record is the 2022 Hyundai Kona N, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.8 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.40 seconds at 105.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Hyundai Kona is the 2018 Hyundai Kona SEL, which takes 9.2 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.00 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 26 verified runs, a Hyundai Kona reaches 60 mph in 6.96 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.38 seconds at roughly 92.3 mph.

We have verified test data for 5 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Hyundai Kona can do, not a single marketing claim.

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