Hyundai Sonata (2013) vs. Kia Seltos (2021) Specs
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2013 Hyundai Sonata and 2021 Kia Seltos Specifications
Model Year |
2013 |
2021 |
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Model |
Hyundai Sonata |
Kia Seltos |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
110.0 in |
103.5 in |
6.5 in |
Length |
189.8 in |
172.0 in |
17.8 in |
Width |
72.2 in |
70.9 in |
1.3 in |
Height |
57.9 in |
63.6 in |
-5.7 in |
Curb Weight |
3199 lb. |
3087 lb. |
112 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
18.5 gal. |
13.2 gal. |
5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
40.0 in |
40.0 in |
0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
57.9 in |
55.5 in |
2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
55.2 in |
53.5 in |
1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
45.5 in |
41.4 in |
4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.8 in |
38.4 in |
-0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
56.7 in |
54.7 in |
2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
54.9 in |
52.8 in |
2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
34.6 in |
38.0 in |
-3.4 in |
Total Legroom |
80.1 in (over 2 rows) |
79.4 in (over 2 rows) |
0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
16.4 ft3 |
26.6 ft3 |
-10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
16.4 ft3 |
62.8 ft3 |
-46.4 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata
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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata
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.
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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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Kia Seltos
2021 |
Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people.
The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.)
The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary.
see full Kia Seltos review |
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