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KONA Electric vs ILX Premium

HYUNDAI · Acura

1/4 Mile winner
KONA Electric
Beats the ILX Premium by 0.43s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the KONA Electric beats the ILX Premium comfortably, finishing 0.43 seconds ahead. Off the line, the KONA Electric is the quicker car (0–100 in 6.1s vs 6.6s) and that early lead carries to the line.

Spec head-to-head

Power
200 hp
201 hp
0–100 km/h
6.1s
6.6s
Top speed
200 km/h
200 km/h
Engine
Electric Motor
I4
Fuel
Electric
Petrol
Torque
395 Nm
180 Nm
Price
$40,000
$30,000

Simulated race times

Distance
KONA Electric
ILX Premium
100 m
6.298s
6.521s
1/8 mile
9.391s
9.703s
1/4 mile
14.304s
14.731s
1 km
26.360s
26.961s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

If budget is the deciding factor, the ILX Premium is the obvious pick at $30,000 versus the KONA Electric's $40,000. Choose the KONA Electric if instant torque, silent running and lower running costs matter most. Choose the ILX Premium if you want the soundtrack and the long-distance ease that combustion still owns.

FAQ

Which is faster, the KONA Electric or the ILX Premium?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the KONA Electric is faster, beating the ILX Premium by 0.43 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the KONA Electric vs the ILX Premium?

The KONA Electric hits 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, while the ILX Premium does it in 6.6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The KONA Electric produces 200 hp; the ILX Premium produces 201 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The KONA Electric tops out at 200 km/h, and the ILX Premium reaches 200 km/h.

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