Mazda Mazda3 (2015) vs. Hyundai Kona (2019) Specs

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2015 Mazda Mazda3 and 2019 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year	2015	2019
Model	Mazda Mazda3	Hyundai Kona
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	102.4 in	3.9 in
Length	175.6 in	164.0 in	11.6 in
Width	70.7 in	70.9 in	-0.2 in
Height	57.3 in	61.0 in	-3.7 in
Curb Weight	2999 lb.	3043 lb.	-44 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	39.6 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.2 in	55.5 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	53.3 in	2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.5 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.8 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.4 in	54.5 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	52.2 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	34.6 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	20.2 ft³	19.2 ft³	1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	47.1 ft³	45.8 ft³	1.3 ft³

2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.

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.

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