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Hyundai Sonata (2007) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Hyundai Sonata and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2007 Hyundai Sonata and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Hyundai Sonata

2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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