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Chevrolet Volt (2012) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Volt and 2008 Hyundai Sonata specs.

2012 Chevrolet Volt and 2008 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Chevrolet Volt Hyundai Sonata  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.7 in 107.4 in -1.7 in
Length 177.1 in 188.9 in -11.8 in
Width 70.4 in 72.1 in -1.7 in
Height 56.6 in 58.0 in -1.4 in
Curb Weight 3781 lb. 3253 lb. 528 lb.
Fuel Capacity 9.3 gal. 17.7 gal. -8.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.8 in 40.1 in -2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.5 in 57.4 in -0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 55.5 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 43.7 in -1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.0 in 38.2 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 56.9 in -3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.2 in 55.3 in -4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.1 in 37.4 in -3.3 in
Total Legroom 76.2 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -4.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.6 ft3 16.3 ft3 -5.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0.0 16.3 ft3 -16.3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Volt

2012 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
The front seats offer very good support and the seat bottoms are designed for tall drivers.. see full Chevrolet Volt review
2012 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
The rear seats have limited leg room. A forward facing child car seat (Safety 1st Air Protect) is fine but to install it rear facing would make the passenger seat almost unusable and being a 4 seat there is no option to install in the middle of the rear which i find allows in many cars a good way to keep everyone safe & comfortable. see full Chevrolet Volt review
2012 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
Front seats are semi-hard and covered in strange material. I could see people larger than myself having issues with them. see full Chevrolet Volt review
2012 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
No power seat in a $46k car?? Get real, Chevy. Once you get used to them, though, both front and rear seats are comfortable for up to an hour or so. Longer than that and I need different lower back support that it doesn't have. But they are heated which is nice and it's comfortable leather. A few tweaks and/or an optional chair & this would be a non-issue. see full Chevrolet Volt review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata

2008 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
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
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable seats...can drive for hours with no discomfort unlike other cars I have driven. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Average trips are 4 = hours and you get out still fresh compared to the Toyota and Holdens we have in the fleet see full Hyundai Sonata review
2008 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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