Car Buyer's Guide

Aion Y Plus vs Hyundai Kona

Aion Y Plus

Aion Y Plus

Hyundai Kona

Hyundai Kona

No longer on sale — shown for reference

Verdict

The Y Plus is 26% more powerful, while the Y Plus has a 11% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM119,800RM119,888
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM160RM440
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated Atkinson Cycle with Dual Variable Valve Timing
Capacity1,999 cc
Horsepower148 hp
Torque180 Nm
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore81 mm
Compression Ratio12.5
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower201 hp
Motor Torque225 Nm
Battery Capacity63.2 kWh
EV Range430 km
Charging Rate (AC)6.6 kW
Charging Rate (DC)80 kW
V2L3.3 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticCVT Automatic
Transmission NameIntelligent Variable Transmission (iVT)
Transmission ManufacturerHyundai
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h8.5 seconds9.7 seconds
Rated Economy6.2 L/100 km
Top Speed195 km/h
Co2148 g/km
Dimensions
Length4,535 mm4,205 mm
Width1,870 mm1,800 mm
Height1,650 mm1,550 mm
Wheelbase2,750 mm2,600 mm
Weight1,315 kg
Fuel Tank50 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space405 litres361 litres
Front Tyre215/55R17215/55R17
Rear Tyre215/55R17215/55R17
Spare TyreSpace SaverSpace Saver
Factory TyresChao Yang SU318a H/TNexen N'Fera SU1
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Korea (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutsMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamTorsion Beam
Front Wheels17" Alloys17" Alloy
Rear Wheels17" Alloys17" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
ISOFIXAvailable on outer two rear seatsAvailable for 2 Outer Rear Seats
Lane-keeping AssistNoNo
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorHalogen Projector
TaillampsFull LEDBulb
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPowered Driver Seat, Manual Passenger SeatManual Adjustable
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control SystemManual Single-zone
Rear Air-conRear AC Vents
SunroofPanoramic Glass Roof
Power Sockets1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun ShadePanoramic Glass Roof Shade
Audio14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Six-Speaker Bongiovi Sound System8" Infotainment Touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto and 6 Speaker
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti PinchFour Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch
Engine StartKeyless (Depress Brake to Start)Keyless Push Button with Remote Start
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationManual OperationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Rear3 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree CameraYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorElectroluminescent Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Convenience NotesTraction Control Mode (Snow, Mud, Sand)
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer160,000 km300,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer8 years5 years
Warranty Notes8 Year, 200,000 km Warranty (Battery)

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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