Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Kona | Kia Forte | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 104.3 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 164.0 in | 170.9 in | -6.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 69.9 in | 1 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 57.5 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3043 lb. | 2843 lb. | 200 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.7 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.0 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 43.3 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 54.7 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 53.3 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.0 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.2 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 45.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 45.8 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.
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |