Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Kia Rio | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,798 mm | 4,369 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,493 kg | 1,238 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 43 L | 24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 955 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 790 mm | 160 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 462 L | 388 L | 74 L |
2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very Roomy interior. Ample Hip, Shoulder, and leg room see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of Room for larger Adults while still being comfortable. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Big enough for three car seats. Qualifies as a "large car". Only it and the Accord do in this class. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Front seat is very comfortable. up/down movement works well. Front back movement mechanics work well. Seat comfortable for long trips but not too long. Seat is a good hard to soft feel. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
spacious rear seat. This is a large sedan. Rear head room is plenty. nice seat placement with body form. Head rests not too far back. Rests adjust well. Middle seat becomes a cup holder/arm rest for two. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear room is great even if front seats all the way back. Also has wonderful cup holder and fold down arm tray. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
plenty of room for 6 foot tall man see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
love the heated front seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom are good. Daughters complain that the seating position is too upright. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
it looks like other manufacturers have bigger seats in this class see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2017 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |