Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 186 kW@6000 310 Nm@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 215 kW@6500 344 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,798 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 1,800 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 76 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 960 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 968 mm | -18 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 462 L | 569 L | -107 L |
2010 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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 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 |
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 |
2010 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Taurus.