Hyundai Kona (2018) vs. Toyota Highlander (2012) Specs

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2018 Hyundai Kona and 2012 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2018	2012
Model	Hyundai Kona	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	109.8 in	-7.4 in
Length	164.0 in	188.4 in	-24.4 in
Width	70.9 in	75.2 in	-4.3 in
Height	61.0 in	68.1 in	-7.1 in
Curb Weight	3256 lb.	4266 lb.	-1010 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	19.2 gal.	-6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.6 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	59.7 in	-4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	56.7 in	-3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	43.2 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	40.1 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.5 in	59.5 in	-5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.2 in	56.5 in	-4.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	38.3 in	-3.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.3 in	-36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.3 in	-42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.2 in	-29.2 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	-34.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.2 ft³	10.3 ft³	8.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	19.2	42.3 ft³	-23.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	45.8 ft³	95.4 ft³	-49.6 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.

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review

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