Model Year | 2019 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Kona | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 107.4 in | -5 in |
Length | 164.0 in | 190.2 in | -26.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.2 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 57.2 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3256 lb. | 3430 lb. | -174 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.4 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.0 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.3 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 56.5 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 53.6 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.0 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.2 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 45.8 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 30 ft3 |
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.
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |