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2009 Hyundai Sonata and 2007 Dodge Caliber Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
| Model | Hyundai Sonata | Dodge Caliber | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 103.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Length | 188.9 in | 173.8 in | 15.1 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 68.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 60.4 in | -2.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3292 lb. | 2966 lb. | 326 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 54.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 52.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.9 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 53.4 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 49.6 in | 5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 35.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 48.0 ft3 | -31.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata
| 2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2009 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 2007 Dodge Caliber
| 2007 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
I have taken many long trips and the front seats never leave you with any discomfort when getting out. see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Plenty of room to stretch out. see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Nicely shaped seats, roomy, feels much larger inside than it is. see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2007 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
With front seats all the way back, limited legroom. Not a big deal see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
When front seats are sild back, very little leg room for passengers in back--even kids. see full Dodge Caliber review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Not enough rear knee room. Hard to enter and exit the back seat. see full Dodge Caliber review |
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