Model Year | 2019 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Kona | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 137 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.3 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 164.0 in | 176.2 in | -12.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 69.5 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 59.8 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2890 lb. | 2937 lb. | -47 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.4 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.9 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 43.5 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 54.7 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 52.6 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.4 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.2 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 45.8 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -19.5 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.
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |