Hyundai Sonata (2013) vs. Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2015) Specs
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2013 Hyundai Sonata and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Specifications
| Model Year |
2013 |
2015 |
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| Model |
Hyundai Sonata |
Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
110.0 in |
116.0 in |
-6 in |
| Length |
189.8 in |
204.0 in |
-14.2 in |
| Width |
72.2 in |
80.5 in |
-8.3 in |
| Height |
57.9 in |
74.4 in |
-16.5 in |
| Curb Weight |
3199 lb. |
5466 lb. |
-2267 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.5 gal. |
26.0 gal. |
-7.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
40.0 in |
42.8 in |
-2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
57.9 in |
64.8 in |
-6.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
55.2 in |
60.8 in |
-5.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
45.5 in |
45.3 in |
0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
37.8 in |
38.7 in |
-0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
56.7 in |
65.1 in |
-8.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
54.9 in |
60.3 in |
-5.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
34.6 in |
39.0 in |
-4.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
38.1 in |
-38.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
62.6 in |
-62.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
49.3 in |
-49.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
24.8 in |
-24.8 in |
| Total Legroom |
80.1 in (over 2 rows) |
109.1 in (over 3 rows) |
-29 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
16.4 ft3 |
15.3 ft3 |
1.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
16.4 |
51.6 ft3 |
-35.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
16.4 ft3 |
94.7 ft3 |
-78.3 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata
| 2013 |
According to the EPA's classification system, the Hyundai Sonata is actually a large car. You wouldn't guess this while sitting in the front seat. A steeply raked windshield and cockpit-like instrument panel design cut into actual roominess, and perceived roominess even more. The Sonata's firm front buckets could use more form-fitting contouring. Though not uncomfortable, they are the least comfortable buckets in this threesome.
In the back seat, six-foot passengers' scalps might graze the headliner, but knee room is generous. There's a bit more room and a more comfortably padded and positioned rear seat cushion inside the Altima. But the Mazda6's rear seat is at least as low to the floor as the Sonata's and includes a couple inches less knee room. So the Hyundai has a slight edge over the Mazda.
see full Hyundai Sonata review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too.
see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt.
see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
| 2015 |
Some (perhaps more than some) people are drawn to large SUVs because they like to feel like the king of the road when behind the wheel. Others need a lot of space while driving, or at least feel they do. Few vehicles have more front seat room than the new Tahoe. With an inch-and-a-half less shoulder room, the Ford's front-row dimensions aren't quite as generous, and its taller, shifter-festooned console is more intrusive.
The front seats are comfortable in both. The Expedition's are a little wider and softer, and they're upholstered with especially rich hides in the King Ranch and Platinum (vs. the most recently tested and photographed Limited). Whether this is preferable is a matter of taste.
see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
| 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
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Both the Tahoe and Expedition have roomy, comfortable second-row seats, with a slight edge to the higher cushions in the Chevrolet. Bonus points to the Tahoe for automatic rear climate controls (they're manual in the Expedition).
Move to the third-row seat, and you'll wonder why, despite redesigns for 2007 and 2015, General Motors has stubbornly refused to follow Ford's 2003 switch from a solid rear axle to an independent rear suspension. With a solid axle, the rear floor must be high to permit the rear differential to travel up and down when a wheel hits a bump. Consequently, the Tahoe's third row seat must be very thinly constructed and mounted very close to the floor. Even pre-teen children won't be comfortable in it.
In sharp contrast, the Expedition's third-row seat is higher off the floor than its second-row seat, much less the ridiculously low third row in the Tahoe, and is--surprise--considerably more comfortable as a result.
The Suburban's third-row seat is roomier than the Tahoe's but still far inferior to the Expedition's.
see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
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