Honda Civic (2016) vs. Hyundai Kona (2019) Specs

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2016 Honda Civic and 2019 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year	2016	2019
Model	Honda Civic	Hyundai Kona
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6500 138 lb-ft@4200	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	CVT	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	102.4 in	3.9 in
Length	182.3 in	164.0 in	18.3 in
Width	70.8 in	70.9 in	-0.1 in
Height	55.7 in	61.0 in	-5.3 in
Curb Weight	2751 lb.	3043 lb.	-292 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.4 gal.	13.2 gal.	-0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	39.6 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	55.5 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	53.3 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.5 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.8 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	54.5 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.3 in	52.2 in	-4.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	34.6 in	2.8 in
Total Legroom	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	3.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.1 ft³	19.2 ft³	-4.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.1 ft³	45.8 ft³	-30.7 ft³

2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review

2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Honda Civic.

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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