Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Hyundai Sonata | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 110.0 in | 11.2 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 189.8 in | 12.7 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 72.2 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.9 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 4652 lb. | 3161 lb. | 1491 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 57.9 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 55.2 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 45.5 in | -4.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 56.7 in | 7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 54.9 in | 10.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 34.6 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 0.0 in | 32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 29.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 16.4 | 66.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 127.4 ft3 |
2012 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good driving position, comfortable seat, good views out the windows. Easy reach to shifter, radio, heater, easy steering wheel control buttons. Quiet at highway speeds. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
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 |