Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,140 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,864 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,590 kg | 1,466 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 54 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,003 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 993 mm | -89 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 685 L | -223 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 1,736 L | 15.3 |
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 |
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