Hyundai Kona N or Hyundai i30 N? Both use the 2.0 T-GDi turbo engine family. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.
At a glance
| Hyundai Kona N | Hyundai i30 N | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2021–2023 | 2017– (facelift 2021) |
| Engine | 2.0 T-GDi turbo four | 2.0 T-GDi turbo four G4KH |
| Stock power | 280 PS / 392 Nm (EU), 276 hp (US) | 250 / 275 / 280 PS (EU) |
Power by stage
| Hyundai Kona N | Hyundai i30 N | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 276–280 hp | 250–280 hp |
| Stage 1 | 295–330 whp | 300–340 hp |
| Stage 2 | 305–360 whp | 330–370 whp |
| Stage 3 | 400–450 whp | 400–500 hp |
| Stage 4 | 450+ whp | 400–500+ whp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Hyundai Kona N | Hyundai i30 N | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | calibration CAD 799.99 (N75) or $1,250 on sale (LAP3, list $1,500); Courtenay Sport remap £595; JB4 $599–$799; plug-in modules €549–€689 (RaceChip, DTE). | remaps £360–£599 (Laird, Forge, VUDU); plug-in modules €549–€689 (RaceChip, DTE). |
| Stage 2 | intake $430.50 (aFe) or £350 (K-Tec); intercooler $1,064.18 (Forge); Remus EC-approved exhaust €2,033 before VAT; Scorpion GPF-back £918.31–£1,186.06. | Forge intake $571; intercooler $790 (Wagner), £613 (Airtec) or $1,080 (Forge); GPF-back exhaust £1,250–£1,675 (Scorpion, Milltek). |
| Stage 3 | hybrid turbo $1,975 (Turbo Parts Canada), $1,595 plus core (LAP3 Pure550N) or CAD 4,099.99 (N75 HT450); DCT clutch kit £1,575 (Dodson, via K-Tec) or $1,599 (SSP). | turbos €1,092–€2,520 before VAT (Turbo-Total, TTE490) or £1,995–£2,100 (K-Tec); Sachs clutch €1,126 before VAT; SSP DCT clutches $1,599. |
List prices from the guides, before shipping, import tax and fitting. "—" means that guide has no cost line for the stage.
Where each one ends up
At Stage 4 the Hyundai Kona N reaches 450+ whp and the Hyundai i30 N 400–500+ whp.
Read the full guides
- The Hyundai Kona N guide
- The Hyundai i30 N guide
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