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2012 Hyundai Sonata and 2016 Hyundai Sonata Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Hyundai Sonata | Hyundai Sonata | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 166 hp@6000 154 lb-ft@4250 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 154 hp@6000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 110.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Length | 189.8 in | 191.1 in | -1.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3457 lb. | 3497 lb. | -40 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 57.9 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 45.5 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 56.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 56.1 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.6 in | -1 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | According to the EPA's classification system, the Hyundai Sonata is actually a large car. You wouldn't guess this while sitting in the front seat. A steeply raked windshield and cockpit-like instrument panel design cut into actual roominess, and perceived roominess even more. The Sonata's firm front buckets could use more form-fitting contouring. Though not uncomfortable, they are the least comfortable buckets in this threesome. In the back seat, six-foot passengers' scalps might graze the headliner, but knee room is generous. There's a bit more room and a more comfortably padded and positioned rear seat cushion inside the Altima. But the Mazda6's rear seat is at least as low to the floor as the Sonata's and includes a couple inches less knee room. So the Hyundai has a slight edge over the Mazda. see full Hyundai Sonata review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 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 |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 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 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 |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
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