Honda Pilot (2009) vs. Hyundai Kona (2018) Specs

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2009 Honda Pilot and 2018 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year	2009	2018
Model	Honda Pilot	Hyundai Kona
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.2 in	102.4 in	6.8 in
Length	190.9 in	164.0 in	26.9 in
Width	78.5 in	70.9 in	7.6 in
Height	71.0 in	61.0 in	10 in
Curb Weight	4506 lb.	3256 lb.	1250 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	7.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.6 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	55.5 in	6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.6 in	53.3 in	5.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.5 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	37.8 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	62.2 in	54.5 in	7.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.9 in	52.2 in	4.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	34.6 in	3.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.2 in	0.0 in	38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	58.9 in	0.0 in	58.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.4 in	0.0 in	48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.1 in	0.0 in	32.1 in
Total Legroom	112 in (over 3 rows)	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	35.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.0 ft³	19.2 ft³	-1.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.7 ft³	19.2	28.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.0 ft³	45.8 ft³	41.2 ft³

2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review

2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot 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

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