Hyundai Sonata (2009) vs. Chevrolet Avalanche (2007) Specs

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2009 Hyundai Sonata and 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Specifications

Model Year	2009	2007
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Chevrolet Avalanche
Engine	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 249 hp@6000 229 lb-ft@4500	6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUT
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.4 in	130.0 in	-22.6 in
Length	188.9 in	221.3 in	-32.4 in
Width	72.1 in	79.1 in	-7 in
Height	58.0 in	76.6 in	-18.6 in
Curb Weight	3494 lb.	5842 lb.	-2348 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	31.0 gal.	-13.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.1 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.4 in	65.3 in	-7.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	64.4 in	-8.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.7 in	41.3 in	2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	40.0 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	65.2 in	-8.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.3 in	62.3 in	-7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	39.1 in	-1.7 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	80.4 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.3 ft³	45.5 ft³	-29.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.3 ft³	101.1 ft³	-84.8 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata

2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very Roomy interior. Ample Hip, Shoulder, and leg room see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of Room for larger Adults while still being comfortable. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Big enough for three car seats. Qualifies as a "large car". Only it and the Accord do in this class. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Front seat is very comfortable. up/down movement works well. Front back movement mechanics work well. Seat comfortable for long trips but not too long. Seat is a good hard to soft feel. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	spacious rear seat. This is a large sedan. Rear head room is plenty. nice seat placement with body form. Head rests not too far back. Rests adjust well. Middle seat becomes a cup holder/arm rest for two. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear room is great even if front seats all the way back. Also has wonderful cup holder and fold down arm tray. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2008	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	plenty of room for 6 foot tall man see full Hyundai Sonata review
2008	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	love the heated front seats see full Hyundai Sonata review

2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat legroom and headroom are good. Daughters complain that the seating position is too upright. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	it looks like other manufacturers have bigger seats in this class see full Hyundai Sonata review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review
2007	4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review

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