Hyundai Sonata (2011) vs. Cadillac XTS (2013) Specs

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2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2013 Cadillac XTS Specifications

Model Year	2011	2013
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Cadillac XTS
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 304 hp@6800 264 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	111.7 in	-1.7 in
Length	189.8 in	202.0 in	-12.2 in
Width	72.2 in	72.9 in	-0.7 in
Height	57.9 in	59.5 in	-1.6 in
Curb Weight	3338 lb.	4006 lb.	-668 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	19.0 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.0 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	57.9 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	55.1 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	42.1 in	3.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.8 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.7 in	56.3 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.9 in	54.3 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	40.0 in	-5.4 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	82.1 in (over 2 rows)	-2 in
Cargo Volume	16.4 ft³	18.0 ft³	-1.6 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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Cadillac XTS

2013 Cadillac XTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The generously sized front buckets inside the XTS are among the most comfortable and supportive you'll find, assuming you like your seating on the firm (if not quite Audi-firm) side. Those seeking a cushier seat with an optional massager (not offered in the XTS) will find one in the MKS. Both cars' front seats provide more lateral support than you might expect from America's remaining large luxury sedans, but still not a lot. After all, hardcore canyon carving isn't the primary objective. Despite their much larger number of adjustments, I found the Audi A8's front seats to be overly firm and less form-fitting than those in the Detroiters. The rear seat of the XTS is also quite comfortable--for two people. Basing the XTS on GM's Epsilon platform, originally created for much smaller cars, has a cost. It's much cheaper and easier to lengthen a platform than to widen one. So the XTS is essentially a stretched midsize sedan rather than a truly large one. Rear legroom is abundant despite insufficient space for feet beneath the front seats, but the cabin is decidedly midsize in breadth. The compact Dodge Dart (admittedly wide and heavy for its class) provides as much space for shoulders. Rear seat passengers sit much closer to the front seats in the MKS, which consequently doesn't feel nearly as roomy in back. But the Lincoln's rear seat cushion is higher off the floor, and so provides better thigh support for adults. The Audi easily provides the most space for three abreast. For XTS-matching legroom, though, you'll have to step up to the extended wheelbase version. see full Cadillac XTS review

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