The two electric cars that have unlocked the e-SUV segment of India have been displayed at the Auto Expo 2020. Since we have spoken at length about the two vehicles in past articles, we decided to do a comparison of the two with inputs from Bijliwali Gaadi.
MG ZS EV at Auto Expo 2020
Hyundai Kona Electric at Auto Expo 2020
Specification Highlights:
Car | Hyundai Kona Electric | MG ZS EV |
Price (ex-showroom) | Premium: Rs 23.72 lakh Premium Dual Tone: Rs 23.91 lakh | Excite: Rs 20.88 lakh Exclusive: Rs 23.58 lakh |
Category | Crossover 5 Seater | SUV 5 Seater |
Colours | Marina Blue Phantom Black Polar White Dual Tone Typhoon Silver Polar White | Ferris White Copenhagen Blue Currant Red |
Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | AC Synchronous |
Transmission | Automatic single speed reduction | Automatic single speed reduction |
Drive Layout | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
Power | 136 PS | 142.7 PS |
Torque | 395 Nm | 353 Nm |
Battery | 39.2 kWh Li-ion Polymer | 44.5 kWh Li-ion |
Driving Range | 452 km ARAI Certified | 340 km ARAI Certified |
Charging | 2 ports; fast charging & AC charging | 2 ports; fast charging & AC charging |
Charging Time | AC 7.2 kW wallbox charging (0 to 80%): 6 hr 10 mins 2.8 kW portable charger fitted into 15 amp 3 pin socket (0 to 100%): 19 hrs | AC 7.4 kW wallbox chargine (0 to 80%): 6 hr Portable charger fitted into 15 amp 3 pin socket (0 to 100%): 18 hrs |
Fast Charging (0 to 80% with 50 kW charger) | 57 mins | 50 mins |
Dimension (mm) | 4180x1800x1570 (LxWxH) | 4314x1809x1644 (LxWxH) |
Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2579 mm |
Gross Weight | 1400 kg | 1491 kg |
Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 205 mm |
Boot Space | 332 L | 448 L |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | No | Yes |
Wheel Size | 215/55 R17 | 215/55 R17 |
Front Suspension | Independent MacPherspon Strut Anti-roll bar | Independent MacPherson Strut |
Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-link coil springs shock absorbers | Torsion Beam |
Brakes Front/Rear | Disc/Disc | Disc/Disc |
Availability | 10 states | 5 states |
Performance:
Hyundai Kona Electric | MG ZS EV | |
Max. Speed | 167 km/h | 140 km/h |
Acceleration 0-100 m/h | 9.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Mode | Eco, Comfort, Sport | Eco, Normal, Sport |
Transmission | Single speed reduction automatic | Single speed reduction automatic |
Safety:
Hyundai Kona Electric | MG ZS EV | |
Hill start/Descent assist control (HAC) | Yes | Yes |
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Yes | Yes |
Virtual Engine Sound System | Yes | No |
ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
Anti Lock Braking System | Yes | Yes |
Tyre pressure monitoring system | Yes | Yes |
Seat belt reminder | Front | Front & Rear |
Airbags | 6 (Driver, Passenger, Side Impact & Curtain) | 6 (Driver, Passenger, Side Impact & Curtain) |
Convenience:
Hyundai Kona Electric | MG ZS EV | |
Push button start | Yes | Yes |
Electric driver seat | 10-way adjustment | 6-way adjustment |
Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
Infotainment system | 7-inch touchscreen system with voice control | 8-inch touchscreen system with i-SMART support |
Connectivity | Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Android Auto, Apple CarPlay |
Smart Key | Yes | Yes |
Power Steering | Yes | Yes |
Power Windows | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
Battery Charge status indicator | Yes | Yes |
Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
Sun-roof | Electric sunroof | Dual-panoramic sunroof |
Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes with PM2.5 particle filter |
Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes |
Electronic Parking Brake | Yes | Yes |
Parking Assist | Reverse parking sensors, Rear camera with dynamic guidelines | Reverse parking sensors, Rear camera with dynamic guidelines |
Heated ORVMs | No | Yes |
Heated and Ventilated seats | Yes | No |
Internet Connectivity | No | ‘Internet Inside’ |
Warranty:
Hyundai Kona Electric | MG ZS EV | |
Battery Warranty | 8 year/160,000 km | 8 year/150,000 km |
Vehicle Warranty | 3 year/unlimited km 3 years Road Side Assistance | 5 year/unlimited km 5 years Road Side Assistance |
Buy back option | No | Yes |