Hyundai Kona (2018) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

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2018 Hyundai Kona and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2018	2018
Model	Hyundai Kona	Subaru Forester
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	103.9 in	-1.5 in
Length	164.0 in	180.9 in	-16.9 in
Width	70.9 in	70.7 in	0.2 in
Height	61.0 in	66.4 in	-5.4 in
Curb Weight	3043 lb.	3653 lb.	-610 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	15.9 gal.	-2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	41.4 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	57.0 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	53.9 in	-0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	43.0 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.8 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.5 in	56.5 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.2 in	53.0 in	-0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	38.0 in	-3.4 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-4.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.2 ft³	34.4 ft³	-15.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	45.8 ft³	74.7 ft³	-28.9 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.

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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