Model Year | 2013 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 119 kW@5500 209 Nm@4500 |
1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 78 kW@5700 148 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,821 mm | 4,356 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,534 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,568 kg | 1,409 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 45 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 993 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 950 mm | -71 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 464 L | 549 L | -85 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 | 1,543 L | 15.4 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2017 Kia Niro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats. see full Kia Niro review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Niro.