Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2016) vs. Hyundai Kona (2019) Specs

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2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2019 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year	2016	2019
Model	Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban	Hyundai Kona
Engine	5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.0 in	102.4 in	13.6 in
Length	204.0 in	164.0 in	40 in
Width	80.5 in	70.9 in	9.6 in
Height	74.4 in	61.0 in	13.4 in
Curb Weight	5466 lb.	3256 lb.	2210 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	12.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	42.8 in	39.6 in	3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	64.8 in	55.5 in	9.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	60.8 in	53.3 in	7.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.3 in	41.5 in	3.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	37.8 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	65.1 in	54.5 in	10.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	60.3 in	52.2 in	8.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	34.6 in	4.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.1 in	0.0 in	38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	62.6 in	0.0 in	62.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	49.3 in	0.0 in	49.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	24.8 in	0.0 in	24.8 in
Total Legroom	109.1 in (over 3 rows)	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	33 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.3 ft³	19.2 ft³	-3.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	51.6 ft³	19.2	32.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	94.7 ft³	45.8 ft³	48.9 ft³

2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	Some (perhaps more than some) people are drawn to large SUVs because they like to feel like the king of the road when behind the wheel. Others need a lot of space while driving, or at least feel they do. Few vehicles have more front seat room than the new Tahoe. With an inch-and-a-half less shoulder room, the Ford's front-row dimensions aren't quite as generous, and its taller, shifter-festooned console is more intrusive. The front seats are comfortable in both. The Expedition's are a little wider and softer, and they're upholstered with especially rich hides in the King Ranch and Platinum (vs. the most recently tested and photographed Limited). Whether this is preferable is a matter of taste. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review

2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Both the Tahoe and Expedition have roomy, comfortable second-row seats, with a slight edge to the higher cushions in the Chevrolet. Bonus points to the Tahoe for automatic rear climate controls (they're manual in the Expedition). Move to the third-row seat, and you'll wonder why, despite redesigns for 2007 and 2015, General Motors has stubbornly refused to follow Ford's 2003 switch from a solid rear axle to an independent rear suspension. With a solid axle, the rear floor must be high to permit the rear differential to travel up and down when a wheel hits a bump. Consequently, the Tahoe's third row seat must be very thinly constructed and mounted very close to the floor. Even pre-teen children won't be comfortable in it. In sharp contrast, the Expedition's third-row seat is higher off the floor than its second-row seat, much less the ridiculously low third row in the Tahoe, and is--surprise--considerably more comfortable as a result. The Suburban's third-row seat is roomier than the Tahoe's but still far inferior to the Expedition's. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.

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

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