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2008 Hyundai Sonata and 2013 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Model | Hyundai Sonata | Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 234 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 118.9 in | -11.5 in |
| Length | 188.9 in | 203.7 in | -14.8 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 78.5 in | -6.4 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 69.9 in | -11.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 4646 lb. | -1188 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.4 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 61.5 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 58.0 in | -2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 61.0 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 57.8 in | -2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 70.3 ft3 | -54 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 116.3 ft3 | -100 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata
| 2008 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear room is great even if front seats all the way back. Also has wonderful cup holder and fold down arm tray. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very Roomy interior. Ample Hip, Shoulder, and leg room see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of Room for larger Adults while still being comfortable. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Big enough for three car seats. Qualifies as a "large car". Only it and the Accord do in this class. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Front seat is very comfortable. up/down movement works well. Front back movement mechanics work well. Seat comfortable for long trips but not too long. Seat is a good hard to soft feel. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
spacious rear seat. This is a large sedan. Rear head room is plenty. nice seat placement with body form. Head rests not too far back. Rests adjust well. Middle seat becomes a cup holder/arm rest for two. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
plenty of room for 6 foot tall man see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
love the heated front seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats...can drive for hours with no discomfort unlike other cars I have driven. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Average trips are 4 = hours and you get out still fresh compared to the Toyota and Holdens we have in the fleet see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2008 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom are good. Daughters complain that the seating position is too upright. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
it looks like other manufacturers have bigger seats in this class see full Hyundai Sonata review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
| 2013 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
| 2013 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
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