Buick LaCrosse (2006) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2013) Specs

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2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2013 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2006	2013
Model	Buick LaCrosse	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.5 in	110.0 in	0.5 in
Length	198.1 in	189.8 in	8.3 in
Width	73.0 in	72.2 in	0.8 in
Height	57.4 in	57.9 in	-0.5 in
Curb Weight	3568 lb.	3338 lb.	230 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.0 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.2 in	57.9 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	55.2 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	45.5 in	-3.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	37.8 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	56.7 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.6 in	54.9 in	-0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	34.6 in	3 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	-0.2 in
Cargo Volume	16.0 ft³	16.4 ft³	-0.4 ft³

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

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

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