Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Hyundai Kona | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
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 Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,488 mm | 4,166 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,753 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,321 kg | 1,380 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 50 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 960 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,295 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 879 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 340 L | 544 L | -204 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 | 1,297 L | 11 |
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Hyundai Kona.