Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Hyundai Tucson | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 103.5 in | 6.5 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 170.3 in | 19.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.7 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 66.1 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3161 lb. | 3240 lb. | -79 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 56.6 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 52.4 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.1 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 56.3 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 51.2 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.2 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 65.5 ft3 | -49.1 ft3 |
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 |
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 |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long drives, with plenty of room for me, at 6 ft 4 in tall. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD |
Nice and roomy, legs not cramped and seats are reasonably supportive. Not so good for lumbar support see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson review |