Hyundai Kona (2018) vs. Honda Civic (2016) Specs

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2018 Hyundai Kona and 2016 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2018	2016
Model	Hyundai Kona	Honda Civic
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6500 138 lb-ft@4200
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,601 mm	2,700 mm	0 mm
Length	4,166 mm	4,630 mm	0 mm
Width	1,801 mm	1,798 mm	0 mm
Height	1,549 mm	1,415 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,380 kg	1,248 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	50 L	47 L	3 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,006 mm	998 mm	-997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,410 mm	1,448 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,354 mm	1,364 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,054 mm	1,074 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	960 mm	942 mm	18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,384 mm	1,397 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,326 mm	1,201 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	879 mm	950 mm	-71 mm
Total Legroom	1,933 mm (over 2 rows)	2,024 mm (over 2 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	544 L	428 L	116 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,297 L	15.1	-14.1 L

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.

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

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