Model Year | 2018 | 2013 | |
Model | Hyundai Kona | Ford Taurus | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 112.9 in | -10.5 in |
Length | 164.0 in | 202.9 in | -38.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 76.2 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 60.7 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2890 lb. | 3969 lb. | -1079 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.9 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 56.3 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.9 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 56.9 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 55.8 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.1 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 45.8 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 25.7 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 Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |