Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | |
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 | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 164.0 in | 12.7 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 70.9 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 61.0 in | -4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2912 lb. | 3043 lb. | -131 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.5 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 53.3 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.5 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 54.5 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 52.2 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.6 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 45.8 ft3 | -33.8 ft3 |
2010 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2010 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |
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 |
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.