Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Kia Sedona | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 118.9 in | -8.9 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 202.0 in | -12.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.3 in | -6.1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 69.3 in | -11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3161 lb. | 4387 lb. | -1226 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 63.2 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.2 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.7 in | 3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 65.3 in | -8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 65.9 in | -11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 40.9 in | -6.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.5 in | -60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -36.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 80.1 ft3 | -63.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -125.1 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 Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |