Hyundai Kona (2019) vs. Toyota Highlander (2014) Specs

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2019 Hyundai Kona and 2014 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2019	2014
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	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	109.8 in	-7.4 in
Length	164.0 in	191.1 in	-27.1 in
Width	70.9 in	75.8 in	-4.9 in
Height	61.0 in	68.1 in	-7.1 in
Curb Weight	3043 lb.	4233 lb.	-1190 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	19.2 gal.	-6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.7 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	59.3 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	57.2 in	-3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	44.2 in	-2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.9 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.5 in	59.6 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.2 in	57.1 in	-4.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	38.4 in	-3.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.9 in	-35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.6 in	-45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	27.7 in	-27.7 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	110.3 in (over 3 rows)	-34.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.2 ft³	13.8 ft³	5.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	19.2	42.3 ft³	-23.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	45.8 ft³	83.7 ft³	-37.9 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.

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review

2014 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

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