Model Year | 2019 | 2010 | |
Model | Hyundai Kona | Volvo C30 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.9 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 164.0 in | 167.4 in | -3.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.2 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 57.0 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 3043 lb. | 3201 lb. | -158 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.6 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.1 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.3 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.4 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 47.0 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 41.5 in | 10.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 33.9 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.2 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 45.8 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 25.6 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.
2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review |
2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review |