Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Chevrolet Uplander | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 3,076 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,821 mm | 5,192 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,434 kg | 2,028 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 95 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 988 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,554 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 988 mm | -109 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 970 mm | -970 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,234 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,227 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 919 mm | -919 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,921 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 464 L | 762 L | -298 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 2,098 L | 14.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 | 3,865 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 |
2008 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |