Model Year | 2015 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Rio | 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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 102.4 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 159.3 in | 164.0 in | -4.7 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 70.9 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 61.0 in | -3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2483 lb. | 3043 lb. | -560 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.5 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 53.3 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.5 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 54.5 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 52.2 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 34.6 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 45.8 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |
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.