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Honda CR-V (2012) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Honda CR-V and 2013 Hyundai Sonata specs.

2012 Honda CR-V and 2013 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year 2012 2013  
Model Honda CR-V Hyundai Sonata  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 110.0 in -6.9 in
Length 178.3 in 189.8 in -11.5 in
Width 71.6 in 72.2 in -0.6 in
Height 64.7 in 57.9 in 6.8 in
Curb Weight 3305 lb. 3199 lb. 106 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.3 gal. 18.5 gal. -3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 40.0 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.6 in 57.9 in 0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.5 in 55.2 in -0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 45.5 in -4.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 37.8 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.4 in 56.7 in -0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.1 in 54.9 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 34.6 in 3.7 in
Total Legroom 79.6 in (over 2 rows) 80.1 in (over 2 rows) -0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 37.2 ft3 16.4 ft3 20.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 70.9 ft3 16.4 ft3 54.5 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda CR-V

2012 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Though a column-mounted shifter and a minivan-like walk through to the second row went away with the third-generation CR-V, Honda's compact crossover retains an interior that puts roominess and functionality ahead of sportiness. Thanks to an open design with a relatively compact instrument panel and center console, both rows feel even roomier than the class-leading (or close to it) specs suggest. Though the second-row seat is mounted too low to provide adults with much thigh support, the floor back there remains hump-free. see full Honda CR-V review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda CR-V

2012 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Front seats very comfortable and roomy. They almost appear too wide, and I wish they had more lateral support. Very useable center console with a flat top. see full Honda CR-V review
2011 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

2013 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

2013 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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