Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 284 hp@6400 259 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 114.2 in | -4.2 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 198.5 in | -8.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 77.2 in | -5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 69.6 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3338 lb. | 4292 lb. | -954 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 42.2 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 60.7 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.8 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.3 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 60.4 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 56.1 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 41.7 in | -7.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.7 in | -30.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.7 in (over 3 rows) | -34.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 47.8 ft3 | -31.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 79.8 ft3 | -63.4 ft3 |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder.