Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Kia Rondo | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 106.3 in | 3.7 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 179.0 in | 10.8 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.7 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 67.7 in | -9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3161 lb. | 3333 lb. | -172 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 0.0 in | 57.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.6 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.3 in | 4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 41.6 in | -3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 53.9 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.2 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.1 in | -35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.3 in | -40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -30.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 31.7 ft3 | -15.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -57.6 ft3 |
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 Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |