Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Chevrolet Aveo | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 97.6 in | 12.4 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 166.7 in | 23.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 65.7 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.8 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3161 lb. | 2365 lb. | 796 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.0 gal. | 6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 53.6 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 51.6 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.2 in | 4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 52.7 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.8 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.3 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 4.8 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 |
2006 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy and I can sit comfortably without having to adjust the seat very much at all see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
As a tall guy I usually have a tough time with back seats but not in my aveo see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2006 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
really uncomfortable see full Chevrolet Aveo review |