Hyundai Kona (2019) vs. Hyundai Elantra GT (2014) Specs

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2019 Hyundai Kona and 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Specifications

Model Year	2019	2014
Model	Hyundai Kona	Hyundai Elantra GT
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	104.3 in	-1.9 in
Length	164.0 in	169.3 in	-5.3 in
Width	70.9 in	70.1 in	0.8 in
Height	61.0 in	57.9 in	3.1 in
Curb Weight	3043 lb.	2908 lb.	135 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	14.0 gal.	-0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.1 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	55.9 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	53.1 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	42.0 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.9 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.5 in	54.9 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.2 in	51.0 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	34.6 in	0 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	-0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.2 ft³	23.0 ft³	-3.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	45.8 ft³	51.0 ft³	-5.2 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.

2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Like the Elantra Touring which it replaced, the Elantra GT shares few if any visible parts with the Elantra coupe and sedan. Instead, both cars are essentially the European-market Hyundai i30 rebadged and slightly retuned for North American consumption. In Europe, the i30 is offered in two lengths, a hatch and an estate (the Queen's English for "wagon"). With the Elantra Touring, we got the estate. Perhaps because not enough people bought an Elantra Touring, Hyundai decided we'd readily trade functionality for styling. So with the Elantra GT we get the hatchback. While adults no longer have room to stretch, the Elantra GT's rear seat remains roomier than those in the Mazda3 and Ford Focus, but can't quite match the Kia Forte5's interior dimensions. Actually, Mazda claims more rear legroom in its car, but this particular spec seems well out of sync with reality. Even if this wasn't the case, specs aren't everything. Owing to a healthy height off the floor, the Hyundai's rear seat might be the most comfortable in the segment (unless you're tall enough to require more than the modest amount of headroom). A bonus for rear-seat passengers: the Tech Package includes the segment's only panoramic sunroof. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review

2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Room enough for up to 6 foot adults. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review
2013	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	A comfortable ride. We drove over 500 miles each way on spring break and had no complaints. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review
2013	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Coming from a Volvo the seats are firm in comparison. They aren't the hard pans Honda seems to favor though with good side bolsters, quality cloth that should wear well and decent lumbar support(not adjustable in base). Headrests are adjustable for vertical movement but not forward or back. Driving & Visibility see full Hyundai Elantra GT review

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