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2006 Hyundai Sonata and 2006 Ford Five Hundred Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Hyundai Sonata | Ford Five Hundred | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 112.9 in | -5.5 in |
| Length | 188.9 in | 200.7 in | -11.8 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 74.5 in | -2.4 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 60.1 in | -2.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 3643 lb. | -185 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 57.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 57.6 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 41.9 in | -4.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata
| 2006 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Other sedans I have owned always left something to be desired in the back seat. Not the Sonata. With so much rear space you really feel like you are in a full sized car! Plus being a big guy has always cramped my rear passengers until now! 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 |
| 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 |
Has lumbar back comfort see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 300 pounds and over 6 feet tall. This is the first car that I have owned in years that allows me to make a five - six hour drive in comfort, without the need to stop and stretch. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good knee and legroom, airy spacious feeling cabin. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2006 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
could use some more adjustments on the drivers seat see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not as supportive as say the Accord seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Five Hundred
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review |
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