Hyundai Kona (2019) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2008) Specs

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2019 Hyundai Kona and 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2019	2008
Model	Hyundai Kona	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	112.3 in	-9.9 in
Length	164.0 in	191.8 in	-27.8 in
Width	70.9 in	70.3 in	0.6 in
Height	61.0 in	57.1 in	3.9 in
Curb Weight	3043 lb.	3680 lb.	-637 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.0 gal.	-2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.4 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	55.9 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	53.0 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	42.2 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.2 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.5 in	53.9 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.2 in	52.1 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	37.6 in	-3 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	-3.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.2 ft³	15.1 ft³	4.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	45.8 ft³	15.1 ft³	30.7 ft³

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.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	during a six hour drive felt no fatigue see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2007	4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2007	4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

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