Ford Taurus (2013) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2009) Specs

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2013 Ford Taurus and 2009 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2013	2009
Model	Ford Taurus	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6500 254 lb-ft@4000	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 249 hp@6000 229 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	107.4 in	5.5 in
Length	202.9 in	188.9 in	14 in
Width	76.2 in	72.1 in	4.1 in
Height	60.7 in	58.0 in	2.7 in
Curb Weight	3969 lb.	3494 lb.	475 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	17.7 gal.	2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	40.1 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	57.4 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.3 in	55.5 in	0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	43.7 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.2 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	56.9 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.8 in	55.3 in	0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.4 in	0.7 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.1 in
Cargo Volume	20.1 ft³	16.3 ft³	3.8 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford Taurus

2013 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus 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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