Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 124 kW@6000 209 Nm@4250 |
6.0L V8 Hybrid OHV-2v 248 kW@5100 498 Nm@4100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed 2-mode automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,946 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,821 mm | 5,131 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 2,007 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,568 kg | 2,553 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 98 L | -28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 996 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,656 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,539 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 991 mm | -112 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,567 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,247 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 650 mm | -650 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,690 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 464 L | 479 L | -15 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 1,708 L | 15.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 | 3,084 L | 13.4 |
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 |
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |