Model Year | 2018 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Kona | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@5500 264 Nm@1500 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 195 kW@6000 353 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,166 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,549 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,477 kg | 1,852 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 80 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,003 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,326 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 917 mm | -38 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 544 L | 898 L | -354 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,297 L | 1,880 L | 0 L |
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.
2007 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |