Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 234 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 106.3 in | 1.1 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 184.1 in | 4.8 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 74.4 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 67.9 in | -9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3458 lb. | 3846 lb. | -388 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 59.5 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.8 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.6 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 58.6 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.0 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.8 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -29.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 34.2 ft3 | -17.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -61.9 ft3 |
2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Other sedans I have owned always left something to be desired in the back seat. Not the Sonata. With so much rear space you really feel like you are in a full sized car! Plus being a big guy has always cramped my rear passengers until now! 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 |
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 |
Has lumbar back comfort see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good knee and legroom, airy spacious feeling cabin. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 300 pounds and over 6 feet tall. This is the first car that I have owned in years that allows me to make a five - six hour drive in comfort, without the need to stop and stretch. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
could use some more adjustments on the drivers seat see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not as supportive as say the Accord seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |