Volkswagen Routan (2010) vs. Hyundai Kona (2018) Specs

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2010 Volkswagen Routan and 2018 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year	2010	2018
Model	Volkswagen Routan	Hyundai Kona
Engine	4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200	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 Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.2 in	102.4 in	18.8 in
Length	202.5 in	164.0 in	38.5 in
Width	76.9 in	70.9 in	6 in
Height	68.9 in	61.0 in	7.9 in
Curb Weight	4621 lb.	3043 lb.	1578 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	7.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.6 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.0 in	55.5 in	7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.5 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	37.8 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	64.7 in	54.5 in	10.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.2 in	-52.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	34.6 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.9 in	0.0 in	37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	62.0 in	0.0 in	62 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.8 in	0.0 in	31.8 in
Total Legroom	108.7 in (over 3 rows)	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	32.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.3 ft³	19.2 ft³	13.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	83.0 ft³	19.2	63.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	141.0 ft³	45.8 ft³	95.2 ft³

2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan 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.

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