Lexus IS (2009) vs. Hyundai Kona (2018) Specs

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2009 Lexus IS and 2018 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year	2009	2018
Model	Lexus IS	Hyundai Kona
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.5 in	102.4 in	5.1 in
Length	180.1 in	164.0 in	16.1 in
Width	70.9 in	70.9 in	0 in
Height	56.1 in	61.0 in	-4.9 in
Curb Weight	3455 lb.	2890 lb.	565 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	39.6 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	55.5 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	53.3 in	0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	41.5 in	2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	37.8 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.7 in	54.5 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	52.2 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.6 in	34.6 in	-4 in
Total Legroom	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.0 ft³	19.2 ft³	-6.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.0 ft³	45.8 ft³	-32.8 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus IS

2009 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review
2010	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review

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

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

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