Model Year | 2018 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Kona | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 163 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 91.7 in | 10.7 in |
Length | 164.0 in | 157.3 in | 6.7 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 67.7 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 49.0 in | 12 in |
Curb Weight | 3043 lb. | 2527 lb. | 516 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.4 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.2 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 50.6 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 43.1 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 0.0 in | 52.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 0.0 in | 34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 33 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.2 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 45.8 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 40.5 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.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |