Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Nissan Quest | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 124.0 in | -14 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 204.1 in | -14.3 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 77.6 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 71.9 in | -14 in |
Curb Weight | 3161 lb. | 4012 lb. | -851 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.9 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 63.7 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 65.6 in | -10.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.7 in | 3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 41.7 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 66.2 in | -9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 67.4 in | -12.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 41.3 in | -6.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.2 in | -41.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -44.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -15.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 87.7 ft3 | -71.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 148.7 ft3 | -132.3 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 |
2006 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
MOST COMFORTABLE VEHICLE FOR 7 PASSENGERS AND THE SKYVIEW MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. NISSAN RELIABILITY OF THE 3.5L IS RESOUNDING.IF THEY CAN ONLY FIX THE ROTOR ISSUE IT WOULD BE THE BEST VAN ON THE MARKET see full Nissan Quest review |