Hyundai Sonata (2012) vs. Honda Accord (2006) Specs

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2012 Hyundai Sonata and 2006 Honda Accord Specifications

Model Year	2012	2006
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Honda Accord
Engine	2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 166 hp@6000 154 lb-ft@4250	3.0L V6 Hybrid OHC-4v 253 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	107.9 in	2.1 in
Length	189.8 in	191.1 in	-1.3 in
Width	72.2 in	71.6 in	0.6 in
Height	57.9 in	57.2 in	0.7 in
Curb Weight	3457 lb.	3589 lb.	-132 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.1 gal.	1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.4 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	56.9 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	54.6 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	42.6 in	2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.5 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.7 in	56.1 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.9 in	53.5 in	1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	36.8 in	-2.2 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume	16.4 ft³	14.0 ft³	2.4 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	According to the EPA's classification system, the Hyundai Sonata is actually a large car. You wouldn't guess this while sitting in the front seat. A steeply raked windshield and cockpit-like instrument panel design cut into actual roominess, and perceived roominess even more. The Sonata's firm front buckets could use more form-fitting contouring. Though not uncomfortable, they are the least comfortable buckets in this threesome. In the back seat, six-foot passengers' scalps might graze the headliner, but knee room is generous. There's a bit more room and a more comfortably padded and positioned rear seat cushion inside the Altima. But the Mazda6's rear seat is at least as low to the floor as the Sonata's and includes a couple inches less knee room. So the Hyundai has a slight edge over the Mazda. see full Hyundai Sonata review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too. see full Hyundai Sonata review
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

2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt. see full Hyundai Sonata review
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 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
2011	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Honda Accord

2006 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Have the EXL model with heated, power drivers seat. Passenger seat heat is not heated on the back portion due to some airbag issue. Comfortable front seats. Good rear leg room. see full Honda Accord review
2007	4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Lots of legroom. see full Honda Accord review
2007	4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Rear seating room is adequate for my two teenage boys. see full Honda Accord review
2007	4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	I have teen and pre-teen boys, and roominess is pretty important. see full Honda Accord review
2007	4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The extra room upfront means that the back seat passengers will have adequate room see full Honda Accord review
2006	4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Front seats are great, even after 500+ miles see full Honda Accord review
2006	4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The seats were very comfortable. Lots of lateral support and for the long drive to the west valley of Phoenix to see my parents, the seats did not let me down. see full Honda Accord review
2006	2dr Coupe 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The front seats have good side bolstering for spirited driving. They are also comfortable for long trips. see full Honda Accord review
2005	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	It provides good back and thigh support. see full Honda Accord review
2005	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L V6 Hybrid 5-speed automatic FWD	One reason I was looking at new cars was because I was about to need a place to put a carseat. My previous vehicle was a truck. The backseat of the Accord is VERY roomy. see full Honda Accord review

2006 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Not adequate legroom unless the passenger is 5 feet tall and has small feet. see full Honda Accord review
2006	2dr Coupe 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Roof line makes it feel cramped and with low visibility. see full Honda Accord review
2005	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Seat position is terrible after 45 minutes of highway driving see full Honda Accord review

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