Model Year | 2019 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Kona | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,166 mm | 4,978 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,549 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,380 kg | 1,710 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,130 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 975 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,326 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 940 mm | -61 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 544 L | 439 L | 105 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,297 L | 15.5 | -14.5 L |
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 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |