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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2025 Hyundai Kona Electric

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2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

Overview

SpecHyundai Kona ElectricSEMazda CX-50 HybridHybrid Preferred
Selected trimSEHybrid Preferred
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typeelectricregular unleaded
Transmission1-speed direct drivecontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typeelectrichybrid
Model year20252025

Pricing & market

SpecHyundai Kona ElectricSEMazda CX-50 HybridHybrid Preferred
MSRP$32,975 (best)$33,970
Lowest listing price$30,272 (best)
Median listing price$37,191 (best)
Highest listing price$43,730 (best)
For sale now085 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecHyundai Kona ElectricSEMazda CX-50 HybridHybrid Preferred
Combined MPG38 MPG (best)
City MPG39 MPG (best)
Highway MPG37 MPG (best)
Combined MPGe116 MPGe (best)
Electric range261 mi (best)
Battery capacity48 kWh (best)
240V charge time6.7 hr (best)
Fuel tank14.5 gal (best)

Performance

SpecHyundai Kona ElectricSEMazda CX-50 HybridHybrid Preferred
Horsepower133 hp219 hp (best)
Torque188 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.5 L (best)
CylindersI4

Size & capability

SpecHyundai Kona ElectricSEMazda CX-50 HybridHybrid Preferred
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume64.7 cu ft (best)29.2 cu ft
Towing capacity1,500 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,571 lbs (best)4,008 lbs
Ground clearance5.9 in7.6 in (best)
Wheelbase104.7 in110.8 in (best)
Length171.5 in186.1 in (best)
Width71.9 in75.6 in (best)
Height62 in64.9 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecHyundai Kona ElectricSEMazda CX-50 HybridHybrid Preferred
NHTSA overallNot Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)Not Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)Not Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)Not Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side poleNot Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
RolloverNot Rated4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)1 (best)5

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimHyundai Kona ElectricMazda CX-50 Hybrid
1

SE

$32,975 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Hybrid Preferred

$33,970 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SEL

$36,975 MSRP

Hybrid Premium

$37,400 MSRP

3

N Line

$38,375 MSRP

Hybrid Premium Plus

$40,050 MSRP

4

Limited

$41,150 MSRP

Live inventory

Hyundai Kona Electric vs Mazda CX-50 Hybrid FAQ

Which is better: 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric or 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric vs 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric or 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric starts lower at $32,975. Live Mazda CX-50 Hybrid listings start at $30,272.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric or 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid?
The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (32,975).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric or 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid?
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (38).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric or 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid?
The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (261).
Which has better horsepower: 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric or 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid?
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid leads on horsepower in this comparison (219).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric or 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid?
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric vs 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Hyundai Kona Electric (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall); Mazda CX-50 Hybrid (5/5 NHTSA overall).