2024 Hyundai Kona vs. 2024 Subaru Forester Review

Picture of the 2024 Hyundai Kona

2024 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,250 to $33,300
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2024 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $27,095 to $37,395
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MPG - City 24 - 29 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 34 MPG 28 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 69.1 - 74.2 ft3
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 190 hp 182 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 - 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 171.3 - 172.6 in 182.7 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 71.5 - 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 40.2 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Hyundai Kona offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Forester, with comparable head- and legroom. The Subaru Forester will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Kona.

Convenience
With the Subaru Forester, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Hyundai Kona, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Kona will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Forester.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Kona is about the same width as the Subaru Forester. If you go with the Hyundai Kona, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Forester.

Handling
The Hyundai Kona has the same turning radius as the Subaru Forester, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Hyundai Kona has a little less horsepower than the Subaru Forester.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Kona has much lower torque than the Subaru Forester, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Kona and the Subaru Forester. The Hyundai Kona has less cargo space than the Subaru Forester, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.