Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2009) vs. Hyundai Kona (2021) Specs

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2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2021 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year	2009	2021
Model	Mercedes-Benz R-Class	Hyundai Kona
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	126.6 in	102.4 in	24.2 in
Length	203.0 in	164.0 in	39 in
Width	75.7 in	70.9 in	4.8 in
Height	65.4 in	61.0 in	4.4 in
Curb Weight	4829 lb.	3256 lb.	1573 lb.
Fuel Capacity	25.1 gal.	13.2 gal.	11.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.6 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.3 in	55.5 in	4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.8 in	41.5 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.4 in	37.8 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.6 in	54.5 in	5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.2 in	-52.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	34.6 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.2 in	0.0 in	37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	52.8 in	0.0 in	52.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.4 in	0.0 in	32.4 in
Total Legroom	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	32.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.3 ft³	19.2 ft³	-3.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.2 ft³	19.2	23 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	85.0 ft³	45.8 ft³	39.2 ft³

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review

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