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Hyundai Sonata (2011) vs. Honda Accord (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2008 Honda Accord specs.

2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2008 Honda Accord Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Hyundai Sonata Honda Accord  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
204 kW@6000
365 Nm@1750
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
200 kW@6200
336 Nm@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,794 mm 2,799 mm 0 mm
Length 4,821 mm 4,930 mm 0 mm
Width 1,834 mm 1,847 mm 0 mm
Height 1,471 mm 1,476 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,514 kg 1,633 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 70 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,471 mm 1,478 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,402 mm 1,438 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,156 mm 1,080 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 978 mm -18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,440 mm 1,433 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,394 mm 1,379 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 945 mm -66 mm
Total Legroom 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 464 L 396 L 68 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Accord

2008 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Placement and tactile feel. see full Honda Accord review
2009 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Even with the front driver and passenger seats move all the way to the back of their tracks and reclined somewhat, there is still plenty of legroom for backseat passengers (even 6 footers). This is really a full size sedan and not a mid-size. see full Honda Accord review
2009 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Front seats offer plenty of range of motion. They are comfortable for extended periods of time. Side bolsters are not too soft, not to rigid. Just right. see full Honda Accord review
2008 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
I like the support in the "love handle" area. see full Honda Accord review
2008 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
you can control the driver seat position electrically and in 6 directions see full Honda Accord review
2008 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
electric seats, navigation touch screen, vocal commands see full Honda Accord review
2008 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Lots of room for two adults see full Honda Accord review
2008 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
This sedan has the most comfort of any sedan I have been in. Others may have had a little more room like the camry but the accord was more comfortable. I am also 6 foot 4 and plenty of head room. see full Honda Accord review
2008 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
lots of room. after sitting for a while, you have enough room to readjust yourself because of how much room there is. see full Honda Accord review
2008 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
its comfortable for driving for a long period of time. see full Honda Accord review
2008 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
The coupe has little back seat room. see full Honda Accord review
2008 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
The seats could go further back providing more leg room. see full Honda Accord review
2008 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
not enough space for knees if a person is ober 180 cm see full Honda Accord review
2008 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Backache see full Honda Accord review
 
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