Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Mazda MPV | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 111.8 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 189.5 in | 0.3 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.1 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 69.1 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3161 lb. | 3754 lb. | -593 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 59.8 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.6 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 40.8 in | 4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 60.8 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 62.6 in | -7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.0 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.1 in | -58.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.9 in | -46.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 53.7 ft3 | -37.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 127.0 ft3 | -110.6 ft3 |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mazda MPV.