Model Year | 2018 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Kona | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 165 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 99.8 in | 2.6 in |
Length | 164.0 in | 177.5 in | -13.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 67.3 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 55.5 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3043 lb. | 2761 lb. | 282 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 52.5 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 52.1 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.6 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 52.6 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 52.3 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 33.7 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.2 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 45.8 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 34.2 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.
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |