Model Year | 2018 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Kona | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.9 in | -4.5 in |
Length | 164.0 in | 184.6 in | -20.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.9 in | -1 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 67.9 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3256 lb. | 3935 lb. | -679 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.1 gal. | -5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.9 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.1 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.7 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 57.0 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 54.9 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.4 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.3 in | -32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.2 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.2 | 39.7 ft3 | -20.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 45.8 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | -34.8 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.
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |