Comparison - Hyundai Kona SE 2018 - vs - Subaru Forester Limited 2018

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

20,800

Updated:

01 Feb 2018

29,395

Updated:

18 Feb 2018

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

13.20gals

15.90gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Chalk White

#F8FAFA

Sonic Silver

#C4CDD4

Thunder Grey

#767C84

Pulse Red

#BC0001

Surf Blue

#5C94D3

Color:

Crystal Black Silica

#3D393A

Crystal White Pearl

#E7E7E7

Dark Gray Metallic

#333333

Ice Silver Metallic

#686672

Jasmine Green Metallic

#777581

Quartz Blue Pearl

#365890

Venetian Red Pearl

#882A3A

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The subcompact crossover SUV class is gaining in popularity and the latest entrant, the 2018 Hyundai Kona, has a lot of potential to take the lead. Its exterior style may be somewhat polarizing, but it drives better than the competition. It also delivers a lot for the money and checks all of the boxes that shoppers want in this type of vehicle.
PROS
Optional turbocharged engine provides quick acceleration
Nimble handling makes it enjoyable to drive
Lots of features for your money

CONS
Weak base engine

By:

edmunds.com

The 2018 Hyundai Kona ranked #1 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Hyundai Kona has a score of 8.8 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 14 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Agile handling
Potent available turbo-four engine
Intuitive infotainment system

Cons
Lower maximum cargo capacity than rivals
Uninspiring base engine

By:

usnews.com

With its quirky styling, the Kona is set to perk up some fun. Choose from a 147-hp 2.0-liter inline-four with a six-speed automatic transmission or a 175-hp turbo 1.6-liter inline-four with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive is optional with both engines.

Pros
Tight build and rattle-free cabin,
well-tuned dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Cons
Some interior plastics not up to par,
penalty-box rear seat.

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caranddriver.com

The 2018 Subaru Forester ranked #5 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Subaru Forester has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 36 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Excellent cargo capacity
Spacious rear seats
Good mpg ratings, even with standard all-wheel drive
Many available safety features

Cons
Interior design and build quality trail some rivals'
Fewer tech features than rivals

By:

usnews.com

The 2018 Subaru Forester continues to offer top safety scores, remarkable space inside, and all-round versatility; it’s still one of the best small SUVs, and a good value for money.

Pros
Fun to drive, good ride
Excellent safety ratings and systems
Good outward visibility
Standard all-wheel drive
Peppy Turbo option, CVT among the best

Cons
Front seats small for some
Priciest trims still not that premium
No manual gearbox for turbo engine
Paddle shifters only on turbo

By:

thecarconnection.com

For 2018, the Subaru Forester offers a new Black Edition trim package that adds black-finished wheels, body trim and grille. The interior also receives black cloth upholstery and black gloss dashboard trim. Limited trim levels also get a new cargo area cover, while Touring trims now include Subaru's EyeSight safety package as standard along with automatic high beams and reverse automatic braking.

PROS
All-wheel drive comes standard and doesn't sink fuel economy
High ground clearance offers better than average off-road ability
Airy interior with plenty of room for adults both front and rear
Optional turbocharged engine makes Forester very quick

CONS
Modest tow rating limits overall utility
Cabin design and materials are just average
Handling isn't as sporty as some rivals
CVT feels less responsive and refined than a traditional automatic

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

25.00mpg

26.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

30.00mpg

32.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Flat

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.00L

2.50L

Torque:

132ft-lbs

at 4 500rpm

174ft-lbs

at 4 100rpm

Horsepower:

147hp

at 6 200rpm

170hp

at 5 800rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

164.00in

181.50in

Width:

70.90in

70.70in

Height:

61.00in

68.20in

Ground Clearance:

6.70in

8.70in

Front Track:

61.90in

Rear Track:

62.30in

Wheel Base:

102.40in

103.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.60

40.00

Rear Head Room:

37.80

37.50

Front Leg Room:

41.50in

43.00in

Rear leg room:

34.60in

38.00in

Front Hip Room:

53.30in

53.90in

Front Shoulder Room:

55.50in

57.00in

Rear Hip Room:

52.20in

53.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

54.50in

56.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

45.80cu.ft

68.50cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

1322lbs

1500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

19.20cu.ft

31.50cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

17.00degrees

23.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

29.00degrees

25.00degrees

Curb Weight:

3085.00lbs

3455.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

More Instruments:

Instrument cluster - 3.5" TFT LCD with trip computer & digital speedometer

2 x 12V power outlets in front centre console storage unit

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

1 One-Touch Power Window

Power adjustable exterior mirrors

Heated Mirrors

Heated mirrors

2 one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

6-Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments

Bucket Front Seats

Height-Adjustable Driver Seat

Cloth

8 -way power driver seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Leather

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Reclining rear seats

Folding center armrest

Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Air Conditioning

Vanity mirror lights

Heated rear windshield

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Leather Steering Wheel

Interior Air Filtration

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

Touch screen - 7" display

6 speaker

AUX/USB audio input with iPod® compatibility

Bluetooth audio streaming

Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™ compatibility

6 total speakers

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

USB connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

ventilated disc brakes

Front ventilated disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid disc brakes

rear ventilated disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Height adjustable front head restraints with tilt function

Roll-over Sensor

Pretensioners, load limiters and height adjustable upper mounts on front seat belts

Height adjustable rear head restraints

Impact sensing auto door unlock

Seat belt reminder - front & rear seatbelts

ISOFIX child restraint anchors (rear outboard seats)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Downhill Brake Control (DBC)

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

Rear view camera with dynamic guide lines

Parking Distance Warning-Reverse (PDW-R) - 4 sensors, with guidance display

Security System Shock Sensor

Rear center 3-point belt

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Post-collision safety system

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Blind-Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System

4-Wheel ABS

2 Front Headrests

3 Rear Headrests

Options

Packages:

Option Group 01

Standard Model - 2.5i Limited

Popular Package #2

EyeSight, Navigation System, Audio W/Harmon Kardon Amplifier And Speakers

Navigation System, Audio W/Harmon Kardon Amplifier And Speakers

Exterior Options:

Rear Bumper Applique

Wheel Locks

Mudguards

Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)

Body Side Molding Kit Ice Silver Metallic

Wheel Arch Moldings

Body Side Molding Kit Dark Gray Metallic

Door Edge Guard Crystal Black Silica

Door Edge Guard Ice Silver Metallic

Door Edge Guard Crystal White Pearl

Door Edge Guard Jasmine Green

Splash Guards

Rear Bumper Cover

Door Edge Guard Quartz Blue Pearl

Door Edge Guard Venetian Red Pearl

Front Bumper Underguard

Cross Bar Set - Aero

Sport Grille

Trailer Hitch And Harness

Body Side Molding Kit Jasmine Green

Door Edge Guard Dark Gray Metallic

Rear Bumper Underguard

Body Side Molding Kit Venetian Red

Body Side Molding Kit Crystal Black Silica

Body Side Molding Kit Quartz Blue Pearl

Body Side Molding Kit Crystal White Pearl

Interior Options:

Reversible Cargo Tray

Carpeted Floor Mats

Compartment Separator

Cargo Net Rear Seat Back

Sunshade

Cargo Net Side

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass

Cargo Net Rear

Tweeter Kit

Rear Seat Back Protector

All-Weather Floor Mats

STI Leather Shift Knob CVT

Footwell Illumination Kit - red

Kicker Audio Upgrade Package

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink

Speaker Kit

Side Still Plate-Front

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/ Approach Lighting & Blind Spot Detection

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/ Homelink & Approach Lighting & Blind Spot Detection

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

#93969C

#1A1A1A

Color:

Black, cloth

#343436

Gray, cloth

#A9A6A3

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Comparison - Hyundai Kona SE 2018 - vs - Subaru Forester Limited 2018

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Expert Reviews

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Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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