Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 186 kW@6000 310 Nm@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@5500 366 Nm@2700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,798 mm | 4,534 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 1,456 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 47 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 965 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 843 mm | 107 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 462 L | 374 L | 88 L |
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 |
2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |