Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | BMW X3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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 | 110.4 in | 110.1 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 179.7 in | 11.4 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 73.0 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 66.0 in | -7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 4067 lb. | -562 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.1 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 55.8 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 40.2 in | 5.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.4 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.8 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -13.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -54.7 ft3 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata.
2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |