Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Hyundai Equus | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 429 hp@6400 376 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 3,045 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,821 mm | 5,159 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,514 kg | 2,018 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 77 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,146 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 968 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 988 mm | -109 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,134 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 464 L | 473 L | -9 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Equus.