Hyundai Kona (2018) vs. Acura MDX (2008) Specs

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2018 Hyundai Kona and 2008 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2018	2008
Model	Hyundai Kona	Acura MDX
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	108.3 in	-5.9 in
Length	164.0 in	190.7 in	-26.7 in
Width	70.9 in	78.5 in	-7.6 in
Height	61.0 in	68.2 in	-7.2 in
Curb Weight	3043 lb.	4539 lb.	-1496 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	21.0 gal.	-7.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.2 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	61.6 in	-6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	59.0 in	-5.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	41.2 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.6 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.5 in	61.5 in	-7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.2 in	59.1 in	-6.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	38.7 in	-4.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.7 in	-35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.0 in	-42 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.1 in	-29.1 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-32.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.2 ft³	15.0 ft³	4.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	19.2	42.9 ft³	-23.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	45.8 ft³	83.5 ft³	-37.7 ft³

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.

2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review

2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review

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