Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Fiesta | Hyundai Kona | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 102.4 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 160.1 in | 164.0 in | -3.9 in |
Width | 67.8 in | 70.9 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 61.0 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2742 lb. | 3043 lb. | -301 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 55.5 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.3 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.5 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 54.5 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 52.2 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.2 in | 34.6 in | -3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 25.4 ft3 | 45.8 ft3 | -20.4 ft3 |
2015 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Fiesta.
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.