Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 249 hp@6000 229 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,774 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,798 mm | 4,862 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,803 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 1,950 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 79 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 1,011 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,580 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 978 mm | -28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 970 mm | -970 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,496 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,229 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 815 mm | -815 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 510 L | -48 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 1,351 L | 15.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 2,464 L | 14.3 |
2010 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 |
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 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 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 |
2010 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This is a very comfortable vehicle for long road trips. The seats are spacious, supportive, and the driving position is good. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Very comfortable rear seats and climate controls, even for tall people. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Roomy and very adjustable. see full Honda Pilot review |
2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat did not go back far enough for a very tall person, headroom was good, head rest pushes your head forward which is horrible. Passenger seat has a glove box near ankles which hits your shins. I guess they used midgets to design the car. see full Honda Pilot review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I actually thought the limited edition of the pilot had a nice leather seats and I liked the position of the video screen. The only part that bothered me was access to the third row was circus like. see full Honda Pilot review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This seat was not made for long distance driving. The armrest on the door feels cushy, but after a couple of hours your elbow is pretty much on hard plastic. see full Honda Pilot review |