Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Chevrolet Sonic | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 99.4 in | 10.6 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 173.1 in | 16.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 68.3 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 59.7 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3161 lb. | 2727 lb. | 434 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.2 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.7 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 53.4 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 51.4 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.8 in | 3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 53.0 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 51.6 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.6 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 1.5 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 2015 Chevrolet Sonic.