Comparison - Subaru Forester Sport 2019 - vs - Hyundai Kona SEL Plus 2021

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Subaru Forester Sport 2019

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

28,795

Updated:

11 May 2019

25,450

Updated:

05 Oct 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2019

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

16.60gals

13.20gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Ice silver metallic

#AAAAAA

Crystal white pearl

#FEFEFE

Dark blue pearl

#1A2539

Crystal black silica

#000000

Dark gray metallic

#7D7D7D

Color:

Chalk White

#F8FAFA

Sonic Silver

#C4CDD4

Thunder Grey

#767C84

Pulse Red

#BC0001

Surf Blue

#5C94D3

Ultra Black

#141314

Galactic Gray

#2D3037

Surf Blue w/Dark Gray Roof

#5C94D3

Pulse Red w/Black Roof

#BC0001

Sonic Silver w/Black Roof

#C4CDD4

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2019 Subaru Forester is a well thought-out crossover SUV with exceptional space, a great ride, and standard AWD without a fuel-economy penalty.

Pros
Fantastic utility
Comfortable ride
Great safety tech
Thrifty for a crossover
Good value

Cons
Sun Belters might want FWD
Manual and turbo gone
Sport trim about looks only
Dowdy styling

By:

thecarconnection.com

Completely redesigned for 2019
More powerful 2.5-liter flat four-cylinder engine
Subaru's EyeSight system is standard on all models
Increased passenger and cargo space
2.0-liter turbocharged engine has been discontinued

Pros
Standard all-wheel drive
A full complement of driver assists is standard equipment
Off-road ability with better-than-average ground clearance
Generous cargo capacity

Cons
Handling isn't as composed as it is in some competitors
CVT automatic feels less responsive than a conventional automatic
Modest tow rating limits overall utility
Only available engine is underpowered

By:

edmunds.com

It looks visually similar to the last model, so has enough changed to entice buyers into the all-new Subaru Forester?

Pros
Loaded with safety and convenience features
Ultra-wide passenger door opening aperture
Full-time all-wheel drive system
Fuel efficient four-cylinder petrol engine

Cons
Archaic three-year warranty
12,500km service intervals
Higher starting price

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caradvice.com.au

The 2021 Hyundai Kona comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic.New Night Edition trim.

PROS
Optional turbocharged engine provides quick acceleration
Nimble handling makes it enjoyable to drive
Lots of features for your money

CONS
Weak base engine
Gear shifts from the turbo engine's transmission are often unrefined
Interior is trimmed with a lot of hard plastic panels

By:

edmunds.com

The 2021 Hyundai Kona's #1 ranking is based on its score within the Subcompact SUVs category. Currently the Hyundai Kona has a score of 8.3 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 22 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Upscale cabin
Easy-to-use infotainment system
Energetic turbocharged engine available
Poised handling and comfortable ride

Cons
Rear seats less spacious than rivals’
Subpar maximum cargo capacity

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usnews.com

The 2021 Hyundai Kona wears like statement jewelry, and drives like a bargain.

Pros
Squirty handling
Standard automatic emergency braking
Very good infotainment
Reasonable fuel economy
Kona Electric

Cons
Busy to the eye
Sluggish off the line
Shifty dual-clutch transmission
Snug back seat
Value sags at the top

By:

thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

26.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

33.00mpg

30.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

flat

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.50L

2.00L

Torque:

176ft-lbs

at 4 400rpm

132ft-lbs

at 4 500rpm

Horsepower:

182hp

at 5 800rpm

147hp

at 6 200rpm

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:

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

182.10in

164.00in

Width:

71.50in

70.90in

Height:

68.10in

61.60in

Ground Clearance:

8.70in

6.70in

Front Track:

61.60in

61.90in

Rear Track:

61.80in

62.30in

Wheel Base:

105.10in

102.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.20

38.00

Rear Head Room:

37.70

37.80

Front Leg Room:

43.30in

41.50in

Rear leg room:

39.40in

34.60in

Front Hip Room:

54.10in

53.30in

Front Shoulder Room:

58.20in

55.50in

Rear Hip Room:

53.60in

52.20in

Rear Shoulder room:

57.20in

54.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

70.90cu.ft

45.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

1500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

33.00cu.ft

19.20cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

22.90degrees

Angle of Departure:

24.60degrees

Curb Weight:

3531.00lbs

3084.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Cloth

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Bucket Front Seats

Height-Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Cloth

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Reclining Rear Seats

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Single Zone Front Air Conditioning

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

6 Total Speakers

4 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Infinity Premium Brand Speakers

8 Total Speakers

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

1 Subwoofer(S)

315 Watts Stereo Output

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:

Front ventilated disc brakes

ventilated disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

rear ventilated disc brakes

Solid Rear 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:

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

Lane Departure Warning Accident Avoidance System

Turn Signal Mirrors

LED Headlamp

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages:

Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Reverse Automatic Braking + Multimedia Plus Audio + Harman Kardon Amplifier And Speakers + Power Rear Tailgate

Standard Model

Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Reverse Automatic Braking + Multimedia Plus Audio

Popular Package #2

Cargo Package

Winter Weather Package

Exterior Options:

Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl

Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica

Door Edge Guards - Dark Blue Pearl

Wheel Locks - Alloy

Body Side Molding - Dark Grey Metallic

Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl

Door Scuff Protector

Body Side Molding - Crystal Black Silica

Door Edge Guards - Ice Silver Metallic

Splash Guards

Body Side Molding - Dark Blue Pearl

Sport Grille - Black

Rear Bumper Cover

Door Edge Guards - Dark Grey Metallic

Body Side Molding - Ice Silver Metallic

Rear Bumper Applique

Wheel Locks

Mudguards

Roof Rack Cross Rails

Bicycle Rack Mount

Interior Options:

Auto-Dimming Mirror W/Compass And Homelink

Rear Seat Back Protector

Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade

Cargo Net

Side Sill Plates - Front

Auto-Dimming Mirror W/Compass

Sunshade

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/Approach Lighting

Footwell Illumination Kit

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/ Homelink & Approach Lighting

Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror W/Approach Light

All-Weather Floor Liners

First Aid Kit

Carpeted Floor Mats

Cargo Blocks

Cargo Tray

All-Weather Floor Mats

Cargo Net

EC Mirror W/Homelink And Compass

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Gray, cloth

#B1ADAA

Color:

Black, cloth

#1A1A1A

Gray/Black, cloth

#93969C

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Hyundai Kona SEL Plus 2021

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Comparison - Subaru Forester Sport 2019 - vs - Hyundai Kona SEL Plus 2021

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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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