Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 183 kW@6000 353 Nm@1350 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 5,037 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,864 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,590 kg | 2,218 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,031 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 1,003 mm | 903 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 846 mm | -846 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 595 L | -133 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 1,243 L | 15.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 2,313 L | 14.3 |
2015 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 |
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