Hyundai Kona vs Subaru Forester Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Edgy and extrovert styling Long list of features Read More	Spacious and comfortable interior. Excellent all-wheel-drive capabilities. Advanced EyeSight safety technology. Strong and reliable Boxer engine. Well-balanced handling for an SUV. Competitive pricing, especially after the price drop. Read More
Things we don't like	Limited headroom at the rear Steering lacks feedback Read More	Unchanged powertrain from the previous model. Limited color options compared to some rivals. Read More

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	374 L	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50 L	--
Front Tread	1559 mm	--
Rear Tread	1568 mm	--
Length	4205 mm	4625 mm
Width	1800 mm	1815 mm
Height	1565 mm	1730 mm
Wheel Base	2600 mm	2670 mm
No Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5 Seats	5 Seats
Ground Clearance	--	220 mm

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Engine Details

Engine	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	--
Bore X Stroke	81 x 97mm	--
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Injection
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC

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Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1999 cc	1995 cc
Power	147 hp	154 hp
Torque	180 Nm	196 Nm
Acceleration	9.7 s	--
RPM At Max Power	6200 RPM	--
RPM At Max Torque	4500 RPM	--

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type	Power	Electric Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs	Ventilated Discs
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Double Wishbone

Transmission

Transmission Type	CVT	CVT
Gear Box	Variable Speed	Variable Speed
Drive Type	2WD	AWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	Yes

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	17 Inch	17 Inch
Tyre Size	215/55 R17	225/60 R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R17	R17
Spare Tyre Size	215/55 R17	--
Spare Tyre Material	Alloy	--

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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	No	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	No	--
Knee Airbags	No	--
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	No	--
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Park Assist	No	No
Hill-Start Assist Control	Yes	Yes
Downhill Assist Control	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	--
Electric Parking Brake	Yes	--
Blind Spot monitor	No	--
Lane Departure Warning System	No	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	--
Terrain Response	Snow, Mud, Sand Snow, Mud, Sand	--
Advance Safety Feature	--	Auto Vehicle Hold Auto Vehicle Hold
Brake Assist	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks	--	Yes

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Front Seats	No	--
Ventilated Rear Seats	No	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Drive Mode	Normal, Eco, Sport, Smart Normal, Eco, Sport, Smart	--
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	--
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	--
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	--
Memory Seats	No	No
Head-Up Display	No	No
Wireless Charger	No	--
Air Quality Control	--	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	--	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	--	Yes
Vanity Mirror	--	Yes
Trunk Light	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size	8 Inch 8 Inch	--
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
No Of Speakers	6 6	--
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	No
Voice Control	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes

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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	--
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	--
Leather Seats	No	--
Leather Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Fabric Fabric	Leather Leather

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	No	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	Halogen Halogen	LED LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED LED	LED LED
Taillight Type	Bulb Bulb	LED LED
Headlamps Washer	No	No
Fog Lights Front	No	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	--	Yes
Roof Carrier	--	No
Rear Spoiler	--	Yes

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Miscellaneous

Driving Experience Control Eco

Yes

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Interior

Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Sun Visors	Yes	Yes