Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Pontiac Torrent | Hyundai Kona | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
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 | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 102.4 in | 10.1 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 164.0 in | 24.8 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 70.9 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 61.0 in | 8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4060 lb. | 3256 lb. | 804 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 55.5 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 53.3 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.5 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.8 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.5 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 52.2 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 34.6 in | 5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 | 16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.6 ft3 | 45.8 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 |
2008 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent 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.