Hyundai Sonata (2014) vs. Lexus IS (2014) Specs
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2014 Hyundai Sonata and 2014 Lexus IS Specifications
| Model Year |
2014 |
2014 |
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| Model |
Hyundai Sonata |
Lexus IS |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
110.0 in |
110.2 in |
-0.2 in |
| Length |
189.8 in |
183.7 in |
6.1 in |
| Width |
72.2 in |
71.3 in |
0.9 in |
| Height |
57.9 in |
56.3 in |
1.6 in |
| Curb Weight |
3245 lb. |
3461 lb. |
-216 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.5 gal. |
17.4 gal. |
1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
40.0 in |
38.2 in |
1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
57.9 in |
55.9 in |
2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
55.2 in |
54.3 in |
0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
45.5 in |
44.8 in |
0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
37.8 in |
36.9 in |
0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
56.7 in |
53.4 in |
3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
54.9 in |
54.0 in |
0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
34.6 in |
32.2 in |
2.4 in |
| Total Legroom |
80.1 in (over 2 rows) |
77 in (over 2 rows) |
3.1 in |
| Cargo Volume |
16.4 ft3 |
10.8 ft3 |
5.6 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 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.
see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2014 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS
| 2014 |
Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS.
see full Lexus IS review |
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