Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 101.2 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 171.9 in | 19.2 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 67.7 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 57.3 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3252 lb. | 2403 lb. | 849 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 53.1 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 52.1 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 43.8 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 52.1 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 51.2 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 31.1 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata.
2015 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 |