Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,852 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,872 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,864 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,584 kg | 1,653 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 61 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 945 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 955 mm | -51 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 462 L | 428 L | 34 L |
2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata.
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |