Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Acura ZDX | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 174 kW@6000 306 Nm@3500 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6300 366 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,798 mm | 4,887 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,595 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,569 kg | 2,007 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 79 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 897 mm | 73 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 790 mm | 160 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,872 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 745 L | -283 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 1,580 L | 15.3 |
2008 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Acura ZDX.