Hyundai Kona vs. Subaru Crosstrek

[Anonymous]

On the fence? Like the Subaru but a bit bigger than I have had. Heard both are reliable? Replacing a VW golf that I love driving but has been nothing but a nightmare with repair issues.

[Anonymous]

Subaru over Kia any time. You can't be serious.

[Anonymous]

Subaru

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Subaru over Kia any time. You can't be serious.

Are Kia and Hyundai the same company?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Subaru over Kia any time. You can't be serious.

Are Kia and Hyundai the same company?

No, they are not the same company.

[Anonymous]

OP: read some old post suggesting the Crosstrek does not have much power? Seemed fine when I test drove it but is this something to consider?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP: read some old post suggesting the Crosstrek does not have much power? Seemed fine when I test drove it but is this something to consider?

My husband had one as a loaner and I thought it was peppy, but I usually drive a minivan so my standards are low in that regard.

The horn sound is fairly pathetic though. Dh beeped at me from it and I had to laugh. Big burly military officer, and the little “beep, beep” from the car was just too funny.

[Anonymous]

I have owned a Golf that was always in the shop, a Subaru and now a Hyundai Kona. We must be car twins, OP. I am very happy with the Kona. You can get a lot of options for way less $$ than other cars because Hyundais are not as popular. But they have an excellent warranty, the Kona has a nice smooth ride, and it's very reliable. Two things I don't like about the Kona is its very forgettable/boring design (I have walked past my own car multiple times lol) and the hatchback doesn't hold as much cargo as one would think.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Subaru over Kia any time. You can't be serious.

Are Kia and Hyundai the same company?

Yes, Hyundai bought Kia years ago

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have owned a Golf that was always in the shop, a Subaru and now a Hyundai Kona. We must be car twins, OP. I am very happy with the Kona. You can get a lot of options for way less $$ than other cars because Hyundais are not as popular. But they have an excellent warranty, the Kona has a nice smooth ride, and it's very reliable. Two things I don't like about the Kona is its very forgettable/boring design (I have walked past my own car multiple times lol) and the hatchback doesn't hold as much cargo as one would think.

OP: Thanks for this. Do you find the back seat of the Kina cramped? That is my one reservation? Did you like the Subaru too or prefer the Kona?

[Anonymous]

I would do the Subaru, partly because I think a Subaru will last longer and have better resale but also because all Subaru vehicles have AWD and I’m a first responder so need that for snow driving.

[Anonymous]

I don’t know anything about Hyundai, but I know plenty about Subaru Crosstrek’s - and I’ll never own another one again.

In less than 5 yrs/90k miles, it needed:

Both front CV axles.

3 wheel bearings. (1 under warranty, 2 not)

Cylinder head gaskets

Valve springs (under warranty)

Water pump (under warranty)

A/C condenser coil

2 power window motors (under warranty)

1 door lock solenoid (under warranty)

Dash instrument cluster


The transmission was starting to show warning signs of impending trouble when we traded it. That would’ve been out of warranty and $6,500.


Will NEVER own another Subaru again.

[Anonymous]

Kona comes in both hybrid and full EV versions.
Crosstrek has a plug-in hybrid engine available.

I'd get the PHEV Crosstrek. Those are some fun cars. They have quite a bit of power in such a small frame.

[Anonymous]

Why not Mazda CX-3 or CX-30? Mazdas have been great for me. I went with Honda HR-V and hate it.

[Anonymous]

I test drove the Kona and hated it. Very cheap feeling.

I ended up with a Subaru (Legacy) instead. Very happy with it.