Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | |
Model | Toyota Solara | Hyundai Kona | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5600 220 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 4,166 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,380 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 50 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 965 mm | 1,006 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 960 mm | -35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,290 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 879 mm | 20 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 544 L | -153 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 1,297 L | 12.8 |
2007 Toyota Solara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It fits two adults comfortably. see full Toyota Solara 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.