Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Hyundai Sonata | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 110.0 in | -11.6 in |
Length | 168.5 in | 189.8 in | -21.3 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 72.2 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 57.9 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 2366 lb. | 3161 lb. | -795 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 57.9 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 55.2 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 45.5 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.7 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 54.9 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 34.6 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
2008 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2008 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Small, Cramped, especially if you have children. Not easy to get into and out of. see full Hyundai Accent 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 |