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2009 Hyundai Elantra and 2006 Hyundai Sonata Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | Hyundai Elantra | Hyundai Sonata | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.4 in | -3.1 in |
| Length | 177.4 in | 188.9 in | -11.5 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.1 in | -2.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3253 lb. | -530 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.4 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 55.5 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 43.7 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.9 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 55.3 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 37.4 in | -2.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata
| 2006 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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 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 |
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