Model Year | 2018 | 2013 | |
Model | Hyundai Kona | Ford Fiesta | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 120 hp@6350 112 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 98.0 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 164.0 in | 160.1 in | 3.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 66.8 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 58.0 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 2890 lb. | 2587 lb. | 303 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 52.7 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 50.6 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.2 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 49.0 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 49.2 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 31.2 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 45.8 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
2018 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 2018 Hyundai Kona.
2013 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2013 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review |