Hyundai Sonata (2012) vs. Jeep Wrangler (2016) Specs

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2012 Hyundai Sonata and 2016 Jeep Wrangler Specifications

Model Year	2012	2016
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Jeep Wrangler
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD, part-time w/low range
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	116.0 in	-6 in
Length	189.8 in	184.4 in	5.4 in
Width	72.2 in	73.9 in	-1.7 in
Height	57.9 in	72.3 in	-14.4 in
Curb Weight	3338 lb.	4100 lb.	-762 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	21.6 gal.	-3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	41.3 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	55.8 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	55.6 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.0 in	4.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	40.3 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.7 in	56.8 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.9 in	56.7 in	-1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	37.2 in	-2.6 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.4 ft³	31.5 ft³	-15.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.4 ft³	70.6 ft³	-54.2 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

2016 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Two adults can squeeze into the back of the regular Wrangler, but Jeep clearly didn't intend the two-door for people who'll often be using the rear seat. The door openings are small and the front seats don't return to their former position after being tipped forward to let people in. The Wrangler Unlimited has a much wider three-person rear seat served by its own doors. But even in the Unlimited rear knee room isn't abundant and the rear seat cushion is somewhat under-sized. Some owners of the two-door Wrangler remove the rear seat (unlike in the Unlimited, this doesn't require tools) to open up a larger cargo area with a flat floor. There's not a lot of cargo space behind the second row in the two-door. The great majority of the Unlimited's 20-inch wheelbase extension goes into the space behind the second row, nearly tripling cargo volume there from 17 to 46 cubic feet. It's the one to get if you want to be able to carry three or more people and their gear. see full Jeep Wrangler review

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