Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Hyundai Kona | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6250 248 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 102.4 in | 15.5 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 164.0 in | 38.3 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 70.9 in | 5 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 61.0 in | 6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4700 lb. | 3256 lb. | 1444 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 55.5 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.3 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.5 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.8 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 54.5 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 52.2 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 34.6 in | 9.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 0.0 in | 41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.4 in | 0.0 in | 33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 42.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 19.2 | 25.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 45.8 ft3 | 40.9 ft3 |
2009 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the first and second rows. The third row will fit an adult, but is better for the kids. see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of rear leg room. Can accommodate basketball players see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable and easy to adjust front seats with good materials, good controls, and sufficient room to stretch out your legs. see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
everything see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
My over 6 foot tall friends absolutely love my Flex because their knees never touch the backs of the front seats. The rear seat is like sitting in a stretch limo. With plenty of cup holders and storage for all to enjoy. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Extremely comfortable and accomodating see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats exceptionally comfortable. They are large and supportive. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
The second row seats have limo class legroom and are sofa comfy. The second row screams road trip. The third row seats are ample for cross town trips for adults (6ft folks will fit) and should be no problems for the smaller ones. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Multiple seat settings and very comfortable seats. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Lots of leg room. Comfy seats. Personal headphones are good, too. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Took awhile to think of something that could be improved but a bit larger area in the front drivers footwell would be appreciated. That's about it. see full Ford Flex review |
2019 Hyundai Kona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Hyundai packaged the Kona fairly efficiently, but only so much was possible given the crossover's compact exterior dimensions. At 5-9 I can barely sit behind someone else my height, my knees nearly touching the front seat back. Put taller people in the front seats, and the rear seat would become viable only for small adults and children. The Honda HR-V has a much roomier rear seat (but much less comfortable front seats, at least for me, as their headrests jut too far forward). Most other competitors fall between the two. One exception: the Mazda CX-3 has an even tighter rear seat than the Kona. For those who fit, the Kona's rear seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Hyundai Kona review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Hyundai Kona.