Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 100.4 in | 10 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 162.2 in | 28.9 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 70.3 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 63.4 in | -5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3492 lb. | 2778 lb. | 714 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 55.2 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.1 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.1 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 52.7 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.0 in | -3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | -37.1 ft3 |
2016 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 2016 Hyundai Sonata.
2012 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.