Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Kia Borrego | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 337 hp@6000 323 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,896 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,821 mm | 4,879 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,915 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,514 kg | 1,998 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 78 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,529 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 991 mm | -31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 950 mm | -71 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 965 mm | -965 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,415 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,140 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 836 mm | -836 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 464 L | 351 L | 113 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 1,396 L | 15.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 | 2,764 L | 14.4 |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain 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 |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |