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2008 Hyundai Sonata and 2009 Honda Odyssey Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Hyundai Sonata | Honda Odyssey | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 174 kW@6000 306 Nm@3500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 182 kW@5750 325 Nm@5000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,798 mm | 5,133 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,831 mm | 1,958 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm | 1,748 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,569 kg | 1,989 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 79 L | -12 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 1,016 mm | 969 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,603 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 1,016 mm | 949 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 975 mm | -975 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,554 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,232 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,044 mm | -1 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,096 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 1,087 L | 461 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 2,580 L | 14.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 4,174 L | 12.3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata
| 2008 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 2009 Honda Odyssey
| 2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Needed comfortable front seats for a large dad (@230) pounds and a tiny grandfather (@95 pounds, 4feet, 5 inches tall). These seats are the best for the comfort of such various sizes. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable and roomy for adults and children alike. Wonderful for those long road trip to disney with the entire family. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2009 | 0 | Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review |
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