Hyundai Sonata (2013) vs. Nissan Altima (2015) Specs

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2013 Hyundai Sonata and 2015 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year	2013	2015
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Nissan Altima
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 251 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	109.3 in	0.7 in
Length	189.8 in	191.5 in	-1.7 in
Width	72.2 in	72.0 in	0.2 in
Height	57.9 in	57.9 in	0 in
Curb Weight	3338 lb.	3295 lb.	43 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.0 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.0 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	56.4 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	54.0 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	45.0 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.1 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.7 in	56.4 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.9 in	52.1 in	2.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	36.1 in	-1.5 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1 in
Cargo Volume	16.4 ft³	15.4 ft³	1 ft³

2013 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	According to the EPA's classification system, the Hyundai Sonata is actually a large car. You wouldn't guess this while sitting in the front seat. A steeply raked windshield and cockpit-like instrument panel design cut into actual roominess, and perceived roominess even more. The Sonata's firm front buckets could use more form-fitting contouring. Though not uncomfortable, they are the least comfortable buckets in this threesome. In the back seat, six-foot passengers' scalps might graze the headliner, but knee room is generous. There's a bit more room and a more comfortably padded and positioned rear seat cushion inside the Altima. But the Mazda6's rear seat is at least as low to the floor as the Sonata's and includes a couple inches less knee room. So the Hyundai has a slight edge over the Mazda. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2013 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2013 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt. see full Hyundai Sonata review
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

2015 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	best seats... most comfortable! I wont go back to Honda. dang. see full Nissan Altima review
2014	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	I bought this car because of the front seat leg room. I'm 6' 5" tall with a 36" inseam. This is the first car I've ever owned that I fit in perfectly. The cloth bucket seats are very comfortable. Every control is in easy reach even though I have the seat as far back as it can go. The tilt and telescoping steering wheel is great. This is the first mid size sedan since I've owned. It has more interior room than a 1999 Buick LeSabre I owned 10 years ago. see full Nissan Altima review
2014	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	The seats are quite comfortable. They feel like they have memory foam in them. see full Nissan Altima review
2014	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	Superb see full Nissan Altima review
2014	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD	Adequate see full Nissan Altima review

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