Hyundai Veloster (2012) vs. Hyundai Kona (2018) Specs

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2012 Hyundai Veloster and 2018 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year	2012	2018
Model	Hyundai Veloster	Hyundai Kona
Engine	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	102.4 in	1.9 in
Length	166.1 in	164.0 in	2.1 in
Width	70.5 in	70.9 in	-0.4 in
Height	55.1 in	61.0 in	-5.9 in
Curb Weight	2657 lb.	3043 lb.	-386 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.6 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	55.5 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	53.3 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	41.5 in	2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.3 in	37.8 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	54.5 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	52.2 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.7 in	34.6 in	-2.9 in
Total Legroom	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	-0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	19.2 ft³	-3.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.7 ft³	45.8 ft³	-11.1 ft³

2012 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Okay, adults won't want to spend a long road trip in the back seat of a Veloster. But given the car's sleek styling and tidy exterior dimensions, there's a surprising amount of room back there. Not only is the third door justified, but a fourth portal would also be welcome. As is, whoever sits in the left rear seat has no easy way to get to it. Between the lack of a fourth door and the presence of a low console where a fifth person might otherwise sit, it's as if they want people who regularly tote kids to get an Elantra GT. Which, sadly, isn't offered with a 201-horsepower engine. see full Hyundai Veloster review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster.

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.

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