Hyundai Sonata (2014) vs. Lexus IS (2017) Specs

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2014 Hyundai Sonata and 2017 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2014	2017
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Lexus IS
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	110.2 in	-0.2 in
Length	189.8 in	184.3 in	5.5 in
Width	72.2 in	71.3 in	0.9 in
Height	57.9 in	56.3 in	1.6 in
Curb Weight	3417 lb.	3593 lb.	-176 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

2014 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

2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2017 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

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