Hyundai Kona vs Subaru Forester Comparison

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Things we like	Premium cabin Powerful turbocharged engine  Active handling  Read More	Standard AWD drivetrain Agile handling Standard safety kit Read More
Things we don't like	Ride quality Tight boot space  Unresponsive steering    Read More	Underpowered engine Towing capacity  No manual gearbox    Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	--

Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	Variable Speed
Transmission Type	Automatic	CVT
Drive Type	--	AWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	1998 cc	2498 cc
Power	147 hp	182 hp
Torque	179 Nm	239 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	544 L	1002 L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50 L	63 L
Length	4165 mm	4625 mm
Width	1801 mm	1816 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	221 mm
Height	1565 mm	1730 mm
Wheel Base	2601 mm	2670 mm
No Of Doors	5	5
Front Headroom	1006 mm	--
Front Legroom	1054 mm	--
Rear Headroom	960 mm	--
Rear Legroom	879mm	--
Front Tread	--	1564 mm
Rear Tread	--	1569 mm
Kerb Weight	--	1564 kg

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Independent Suspension
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Independent Suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	Coil Spring	--

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	16 Inch	17 Inch
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R16	R17
Tyre Size	--	225/60 R17

Steering

Steering Type	Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius	11 m	--
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	--
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	--
Power Door Locks	Yes	--
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Smart Access Card Entry	--	No

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	2.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Heater	Yes	--
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	--
Engine Start/Stop Button	No	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	No
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	--
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	--
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	--
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	No
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	No	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	--
Folding Table Rear	No	--
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	No	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	No	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
DVD Player	Yes	--
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	Yes	--

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	--
Sun Roof	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	No	No
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	--
Roof Rail	No	Optional Optional
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Discs Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs
Rear Spoiler	--	No
Moon Roof	--	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	No
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	No	No
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	No	--
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	No
Driving Experience Control Eco	No	--
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	Projector Projector	LED LED

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