Hyundai Sonata (2014) vs. Audi A4 / S4 (2018) Specs

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2014 Hyundai Sonata and 2018 Audi A4 / S4 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2018
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Audi A4 / S4
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 354 hp@5400 369 lb-ft@1370
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	111.0 in	-1 in
Length	189.8 in	186.1 in	3.7 in
Width	72.2 in	72.5 in	-0.3 in
Height	57.9 in	56.2 in	1.7 in
Curb Weight	3417 lb.	3858 lb.	-441 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	16.9 gal.	1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	38.9 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	55.9 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	0.0 in	55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.3 in	4.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.4 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.7 in	54.5 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.9 in	0.0 in	54.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	35.7 in	-1.1 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	3.1 in
Cargo Volume	16.4 ft³	13.0 ft³	3.4 ft³

2014 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

2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2018 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2017	Before the 2009 model year redesign, the Audi A4's back seat was too tight for adults of more than average size, and marginal even for these. With the 2017 the back seat has grown yet again. Not only this, but the cushion is higher off the floor than in previous A4s or in competitors, such that it's now the most comfortable in the class. This said, the rear doors could open more widely, such that I struggled to get a decent photo of the rear seat. Since its 2014 model year redesign the Lexus IS has had a passably roomy rear seat, but it can't match the Audi's for comfort. see full Audi A4 / S4 review

2018 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Pressed to come up with another con, I might offer the front seats. There's nothing bad about them. There's just nothing outstanding about them, either. Those in the sport-trim Lexus provide more lateral support and feel more comfortable to me. (With seats personal impressions are bound to vary, so definitely evaluate them yourself.) see full Audi A4 / S4 review

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