Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Chrysler Town & Country | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
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Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 121.2 in | -10.8 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 202.5 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 76.9 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 68.9 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4336 lb. | -1086 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 63.0 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 57.0 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 40.6 in | 4.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.2 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 64.7 in | -8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 64.8 in | -8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | -33.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 | -16.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 83.0 ft3 | -66.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 144.4 ft3 | -128.1 ft3 |
2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata.
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |