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Hyundai Sonata (2008) vs. Honda Accord (2020) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Hyundai Sonata and 2020 Honda Accord specs.

2008 Hyundai Sonata and 2020 Honda Accord Specifications

Model Year 2008 2020  
Model Hyundai Sonata Honda Accord  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6500
273 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 10-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.4 in 111.4 in -4 in
Length 188.9 in 192.2 in -3.3 in
Width 72.1 in 73.3 in -1.2 in
Height 58.0 in 57.1 in 0.9 in
Curb Weight 3458 lb. 3362 lb. 96 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.7 gal. 14.8 gal. 2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 39.5 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 58.3 in -0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.5 in 55.3 in 0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.7 in 42.3 in 1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.2 in 37.3 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.9 in 56.5 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.3 in 55.0 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.4 in 40.4 in -3 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 82.7 in (over 2 rows) -1.6 in
Cargo Volume 16.3 ft3 16.7 ft3 -0.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata

2008 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 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
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
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
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
2008 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2020 Honda Accord

2020 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 0
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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see full Honda Accord review
 
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