Hyundai Kona (2019) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2015) Specs

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2019 Hyundai Kona and 2015 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year	2019	2015
Model	Hyundai Kona	Mazda Mazda3
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	106.3 in	-3.9 in
Length	164.0 in	175.6 in	-11.6 in
Width	70.9 in	70.7 in	0.2 in
Height	61.0 in	57.3 in	3.7 in
Curb Weight	3043 lb.	2999 lb.	44 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	38.6 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	57.2 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	55.5 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	42.2 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.6 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.5 in	54.4 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.2 in	53.5 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	35.8 in	-1.2 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.2 ft³	20.2 ft³	-1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	45.8 ft³	47.1 ft³	-1.3 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.

2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.

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