Kia Forte (2018) vs. Hyundai Kona (2018) Specs

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2018 Kia Forte and 2018 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year	2018	2018
Model	Kia Forte	Hyundai Kona
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	102.4 in	3.9 in
Length	171.3 in	164.0 in	7.3 in
Width	70.1 in	70.9 in	-0.8 in
Height	57.1 in	61.0 in	-3.9 in
Curb Weight	3031 lb.	3043 lb.	-12 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.6 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	55.5 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.8 in	53.3 in	0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.5 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	37.8 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	54.5 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	52.2 in	0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	34.6 in	1.3 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.2 ft³	19.2 ft³	4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.4 ft³	45.8 ft³	10.6 ft³

2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2019	I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte.

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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