Hyundai Kona (2019) vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser (2009) Specs

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2019 Hyundai Kona and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Specifications

Model Year	2019	2009
Model	Hyundai Kona	Toyota FJ Cruiser
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500	4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 239 hp@5200 278 lb-ft@3700
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD w/low range
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	105.9 in	-3.5 in
Length	164.0 in	183.9 in	-19.9 in
Width	70.9 in	74.6 in	-3.7 in
Height	61.0 in	70.9 in	-9.9 in
Curb Weight	3256 lb.	4290 lb.	-1034 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	19.0 gal.	-5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	41.3 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	58.4 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	55.4 in	-2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	41.9 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	40.3 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.5 in	53.9 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.2 in	51.0 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	31.3 in	3.3 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	73.2 in (over 2 rows)	2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.2 ft³	27.9 ft³	-8.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	45.8 ft³	66.8 ft³	-21 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.

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range	Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2008	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2008	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review

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