Hyundai Kona (2018) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2016) Specs

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2018 Hyundai Kona and 2016 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2018	2016
Model	Hyundai Kona	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	110.4 in	-8 in
Length	164.0 in	191.1 in	-27.1 in
Width	70.9 in	73.4 in	-2.5 in
Height	61.0 in	58.1 in	2.9 in
Curb Weight	3043 lb.	3250 lb.	-207 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.4 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	57.9 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	55.3 in	-2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	45.5 in	-4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.0 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.5 in	56.5 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.2 in	56.1 in	-3.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	35.6 in	-1 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.2 ft³	16.3 ft³	2.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	45.8 ft³	16.3 ft³	29.5 ft³

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 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review

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