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Kia Forte (2020) vs. Hyundai Kona (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 Kia Forte and 2018 Hyundai Kona specs.

2020 Kia Forte and 2018 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year 2020 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 Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 102.4 in 3.9 in
Length 182.7 in 164.0 in 18.7 in
Width 70.9 in 70.9 in 0 in
Height 56.5 in 61.0 in -4.5 in
Curb Weight 3012 lb. 3043 lb. -31 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 39.6 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.1 in 55.5 in 0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 53.3 in -0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.5 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 37.8 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.3 in 54.5 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.1 in 52.2 in -1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.7 in 34.6 in 1.1 in
Total Legroom 77.9 in (over 2 rows) 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.3 ft3 19.2 ft3 -3.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.3 ft3 45.8 ft3 -30.5 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Kia Forte

2020 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Hyundai Kona

2018 Hyundai Kona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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