Hyundai Sonata (2011) vs. Buick Enclave (2009) Specs

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2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2009 Buick Enclave Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Buick Enclave
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	118.9 in	-8.9 in
Length	189.8 in	201.8 in	-12 in
Width	72.2 in	79.0 in	-6.8 in
Height	57.9 in	72.2 in	-14.3 in
Curb Weight	3161 lb.	4780 lb.	-1619 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	22.0 gal.	-3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.4 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	62.0 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	57.4 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.3 in	4.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.0 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.7 in	61.4 in	-4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.9 in	57.0 in	-2.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	36.9 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.4 in	-57.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.3 in	-48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.2 in	-33.2 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	111.4 in (over 3 rows)	-31.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.4 ft³	18.9 ft³	-2.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	16.4	67.5 ft³	-51.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.4 ft³	116.2 ft³	-99.8 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Buick Enclave

2009 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	roomy seating for eight, ease of access to third row seat is better than others I have looked at. see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Better than most see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Roomy & Comfortable see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Long seat base and 8 way power heated seats. see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Available third row with 60/40 split. More leg room than Toyota Highlander. see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Access to the third seat is best in class, as is the rear seat comfort. (and I tried all the large crossovers) see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	True 7 passenger seating unlike most of the competing vehicles see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It has the room of my old Chrysler long-wheelbase minivan see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat room is ample see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very roomy, we have had 6 adults (total) in the car many times, even the third row passengers are comfortable, with the exception of possibly leg room if you are tall. But in no way do you feel squished. see full Buick Enclave review

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