Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Chevrolet Caprice | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5300 384 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 118.5 in | -8.5 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 204.2 in | -14.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 74.8 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.7 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3338 lb. | 4259 lb. | -921 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.7 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 59.1 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.7 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.2 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 59.0 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 58.0 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 43.2 in | -8.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 85.4 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Caprice.