Buick LaCrosse (2006) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2009) Specs

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2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2009 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2006	2009
Model	Buick LaCrosse	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 249 hp@6000 229 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	4-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.5 in	107.4 in	3.1 in
Length	198.1 in	188.9 in	9.2 in
Width	73.0 in	72.1 in	0.9 in
Height	57.4 in	58.0 in	-0.6 in
Curb Weight	3568 lb.	3494 lb.	74 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.5 gal.	17.7 gal.	-0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.1 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.2 in	57.4 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	55.5 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	43.7 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	38.2 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	56.9 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.6 in	55.3 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.4 in	0.2 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.2 in
Cargo Volume	16.0 ft³	16.3 ft³	-0.3 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Buick LaCrosse

2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review

2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review
2006	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata

2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very Roomy interior. Ample Hip, Shoulder, and leg room see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of Room for larger Adults while still being comfortable. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Big enough for three car seats. Qualifies as a "large car". Only it and the Accord do in this class. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Front seat is very comfortable. up/down movement works well. Front back movement mechanics work well. Seat comfortable for long trips but not too long. Seat is a good hard to soft feel. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	spacious rear seat. This is a large sedan. Rear head room is plenty. nice seat placement with body form. Head rests not too far back. Rests adjust well. Middle seat becomes a cup holder/arm rest for two. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear room is great even if front seats all the way back. Also has wonderful cup holder and fold down arm tray. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2008	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	plenty of room for 6 foot tall man see full Hyundai Sonata review
2008	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	love the heated front seats see full Hyundai Sonata review

2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat legroom and headroom are good. Daughters complain that the seating position is too upright. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	it looks like other manufacturers have bigger seats in this class see full Hyundai Sonata review

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