Hyundai Azera (2009) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2016) Specs

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2009 Hyundai Azera and 2016 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2009	2016
Model	Hyundai Azera	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 234 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.4 in	110.4 in	-1 in
Length	192.7 in	191.1 in	1.6 in
Width	72.8 in	73.4 in	-0.6 in
Height	58.7 in	58.1 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	3629 lb.	3492 lb.	137 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.8 gal.	18.5 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	40.4 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	57.9 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	55.3 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.7 in	45.5 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	38.0 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	56.5 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.1 in	-1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.2 in	35.6 in	2.6 in
Total Legroom	81.9 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	0.8 in
Cargo Volume	16.6 ft³	16.3 ft³	0.3 ft³

2009 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera review

2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review

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