Model Year | 2019 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Kona | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 104.3 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 164.0 in | 177.4 in | -13.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 69.9 in | 1 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 58.3 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2890 lb. | 2747 lb. | 143 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 | 55.6 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.2 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 43.5 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 55.1 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 54.0 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.0 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.2 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 45.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 31.6 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 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review |