Hyundai Sonata (2014) vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (2013) Specs

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2014 Hyundai Sonata and 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specifications

Model Year	2014	2013
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650	6.4L V8 OHV-2v 470 hp@6000 465 lb-ft@4300
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	114.8 in	-4.8 in
Length	189.8 in	189.8 in	0 in
Width	72.2 in	76.3 in	-4.1 in
Height	57.9 in	69.4 in	-11.5 in
Curb Weight	3417 lb.	5150 lb.	-1733 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	24.6 gal.	-6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.0 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	58.6 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	57.0 in	-1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	40.3 in	5.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.3 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.7 in	58.0 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.9 in	56.5 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	38.6 in	-4 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.4 ft³	36.3 ft³	-19.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.4 ft³	68.3 ft³	-51.9 ft³

2014 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

2014 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

2014 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

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	The cabin is a very serene place to be, aided by the comfortable front seats. With the leather seat option, both front seats and two rear seats came with seat heaters. Also, both front seats are power adjustable, including height and lumbar. The lumbar support is great for long trips, allowing you to change wear the seat contacts your back for less overall fatigue. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review

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