Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Honda CR-V | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 103.1 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 179.3 in | 10.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.6 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 66.1 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3161 lb. | 3389 lb. | -228 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 56.9 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.9 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.3 in | 4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 56.0 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.6 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.5 in | -3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -19.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 72.9 ft3 | -56.5 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |