Hyundai Kona (2019) vs. Subaru Outback (2008) Specs

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2019 Hyundai Kona and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2019	2008
Model	Hyundai Kona	Subaru Outback
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	105.1 in	-2.7 in
Length	164.0 in	188.7 in	-24.7 in
Width	70.9 in	69.7 in	1.2 in
Height	61.0 in	63.2 in	-2.2 in
Curb Weight	3043 lb.	3605 lb.	-562 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.9 gal.	-3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.5 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	54.4 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	51.0 in	2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	44.1 in	-2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.1 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.5 in	53.7 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.2 in	52.6 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	33.9 in	0.7 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.2 ft³	33.5 ft³	-14.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	45.8 ft³	66.2 ft³	-20.4 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.

2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review

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