Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 234 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,006 mm | 4,798 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,004 mm | 1,831 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,067 kg | 1,569 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 67 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,557 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,549 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,034 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 0 mm | 843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 595 L | 462 L | 133 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 16.3 | -15.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,285 L | 16.3 | -14.3 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Other sedans I have owned always left something to be desired in the back seat. Not the Sonata. With so much rear space you really feel like you are in a full sized car! Plus being a big guy has always cramped my rear passengers until now! 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 |
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 |
Has lumbar back comfort see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good knee and legroom, airy spacious feeling cabin. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 300 pounds and over 6 feet tall. This is the first car that I have owned in years that allows me to make a five - six hour drive in comfort, without the need to stop and stretch. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
could use some more adjustments on the drivers seat see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not as supportive as say the Accord seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |