Hyundai Kona Horsepower & Torque (2018 - 2025): Your Comprehensive Guide

The Hyundai Kona is a subcompact crossover SUV that debuted in 2017, offering a versatile lineup that includes gas-powered, hybrid, and fully electric variants, making it a significant player in its segment.

Performance has evolved notably, with the Kona's power output ranging from 147 horsepower in its 2.0L gas engine (2025) to 276 horsepower in the 2.0L turbocharged engine (2023).

The Kona Electric, introduced in 2018, delivers 201 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque in its latest 2025 configuration.

Transmission options include a variety of choices, from a 1-speed CVT (continuously variable transmission) to an 8-speed auto-shift manual, catering to diverse driving preferences.

Scroll down to see the detailed horsepower and torque data below.

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Second Generation: 2023-2025

2025 Hyundai Kona Horsepower

The Hyundai Kona offers a horsepower range from 147 hp with a 2.0L engine in an AWD configuration to 201 hp with an electric powertrain in a FWD setup.

Torque output varies from 132 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 195 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine, both in AWD configurations.

Engine options include a 1.6L turbocharged engine, a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, and an electric motor, paired with either a 1-speed automatic or an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2024 Hyundai Kona Horsepower

The 2024 Hyundai Kona offers a horsepower range from 147 hp with the 2.0L engine in all-wheel drive to 201 hp with the electric powertrain in front-wheel drive.

Torque output varies from 132 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 195 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine, both configurations available in all-wheel drive.

Engine options include a 1.6L turbocharged inline-4, a 2.0L inline-4, and an electric motor, paired with either a continuously variable transmission or an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2023 Hyundai Kona Horsepower

The 2023 Hyundai Kona offers a horsepower range from 147 hp with the 2.0L engine in an AWD configuration to 276 hp with the 2.0L engine in a FWD setup.

Torque varies from 132 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine in AWD to 291 lb-ft with the EV Limited model in FWD.

Engine options include 1.6L and 2.0L configurations, paired with automatic transmissions across both AWD and FWD drivetrains.

First Generation: 2017-2022

2022 Hyundai Kona Horsepower

The Hyundai Kona offers a horsepower range from 147 hp with the 2.0L engine in all-wheel drive configuration to 276 hp with the 2.0L engine in front-wheel drive.

Torque output varies from 132 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine in all-wheel drive to 291 lb-ft with the electric variant in front-wheel drive.

Engine options include a 1.6L and a 2.0L, paired with automatic transmissions across all configurations.

2021 Hyundai Kona Horsepower

The Hyundai Kona offers a horsepower range from 147 hp with the 2.0L engine in 2WD configuration to 201 hp with the 1.6L engine in 2WD configuration.

Torque output varies from 132 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 291 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine, both in 2WD configuration.

The vehicle is available with either a 1.6L or 2.0L engine and features drivetrain options of 2WD and AWD, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission or a 1-speed automatic transmission.

2020 Hyundai Kona Horsepower

The Hyundai Kona offers a horsepower range from 147 hp with the 2.0L engine in all-wheel drive configuration to 201 hp with the 1.6L engine in front-wheel drive.

Torque output varies from 132 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 291 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine, both utilizing automatic transmissions.

Available drivetrains include front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, and two-wheel drive configurations.

2019 Hyundai Kona Horsepower

The Hyundai Kona offers a horsepower range from 147 hp with the 2.0L engine in AWD configuration to 201 hp with the 1.6L engine in FWD configuration.

Torque varies from 132 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine in AWD to 291 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine in FWD.

The vehicle is available with 2WD, 4WD, AWD, and FWD drivetrains, and utilizes automatic transmissions across the lineup.

2018 Hyundai Kona Horsepower

The Hyundai Kona offers a horsepower range from 147 hp with the 2.0L engine in 2WD configuration to 175 hp with the 1.6L engine in 2WD configuration.

Torque varies from 132 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 195 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine.

Available drivetrains include both 2WD and AWD, with transmission options of a 6-speed automatic and a 7-speed automatic with manual shift capability.