Hyundai Kona (2018) vs. Toyota Highlander (2007) Specs

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2018 Hyundai Kona and 2007 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2018	2007
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
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

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2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review
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

2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review

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