Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 130.0 in | -20 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 221.3 in | -31.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 79.1 in | -6.9 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 76.6 in | -18.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3161 lb. | 5742 lb. | -2581 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -12.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.1 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 65.3 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 64.4 in | -9.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.3 in | 4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 65.2 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 62.3 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.1 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -29.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -84.7 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 |
2008 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 |