Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | BMW X3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 110.1 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 179.7 in | 10.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 73.0 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 66.0 in | -8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3338 lb. | 4067 lb. | -729 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.1 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 55.8 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 40.2 in | 5.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 55.4 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.8 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -13.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -54.6 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 BMW X3.