Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | |
Model | Nissan Versa | Hyundai Kona | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 109 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 102.4 in | 0 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 164.0 in | 11.4 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.9 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 59.6 in | 61.0 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2363 lb. | 2890 lb. | -527 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 55.5 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.1 in | 53.3 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.5 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 37.8 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 54.5 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 52.2 in | -6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 34.6 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 45.8 ft3 | -30.9 ft3 |
2015 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | I was expecting zero room in the back, but I sat in the backseat even with the drivers seat adjusted far back (I'm 5'11" but long legs and tend to adjust seats to the back end of their travel), I had reasonable legroom for a very compact car. The seat covering material was pleasant as well. see full Nissan Versa review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Hyundai Kona.