Hyundai Sonata (2007) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2008) Specs

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2007 Hyundai Sonata and 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year	2007	2008
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Mazda Mazda3
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.4 in	103.9 in	3.5 in
Length	188.9 in	178.3 in	10.6 in
Width	72.1 in	69.1 in	3 in
Height	58.0 in	57.7 in	0.3 in
Curb Weight	3253 lb.	2758 lb.	495 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	14.5 gal.	3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	39.1 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.4 in	54.9 in	2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	54.9 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.7 in	41.9 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	37.4 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	54.0 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.3 in	53.9 in	1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	36.3 in	1.1 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	2.9 in
Cargo Volume	16.3 ft³	11.4 ft³	4.9 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Hyundai Sonata

2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	plenty of room for 6 foot tall man see full Hyundai Sonata review
2008	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	love the heated front seats see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007	4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Other sedans I have owned always left something to be desired in the back seat. Not the Sonata. With so much rear space you really feel like you are in a full sized car! Plus being a big guy has always cramped my rear passengers until now! see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Average trips are 4 = hours and you get out still fresh compared to the Toyota and Holdens we have in the fleet see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable seats...can drive for hours with no discomfort unlike other cars I have driven. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Has lumbar back comfort see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good knee and legroom, airy spacious feeling cabin. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 300 pounds and over 6 feet tall. This is the first car that I have owned in years that allows me to make a five - six hour drive in comfort, without the need to stop and stretch. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	could use some more adjustments on the drivers seat see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	not as supportive as say the Accord seats see full Hyundai Sonata review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda3

2008 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Kids easily able to get in/out of back (4-doors) and often able to take co-workers to lunch (both of which is much more of a hassle with 2-doors). see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of leg room even with the seat all the way back see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Very sporty seats, excellent lumber support. Seats will ensure that you stay where you are supposed to be, even in tight cornering. After a straight 12hr trip, the seat still feels comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007	4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of leg space & head room, and seat adjustments possible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

2008 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Not enough comfort-room for my son (which meant that the Mazda failed the test). see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD	good for a small child, but i would not want to ride back there for long see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Too cramped for an adult see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008	4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tight and uncomfortable as are most other cars in this class. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008	4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Well, when the front seats are back, there is little leg room in the back seat -- to be expected in a compact. But, the rear seats are very comfortable and can handle a wider person. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007	4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This IS a smaller car. That being said, if the front seats are all the way back, people in the back had better sit Indian-style on the seats. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Mazda 3 has very limited footroom except when the driver is of very small stature.it helps somewhat if you puchsae the model with the height adjustable seat.seat fabric on the none leather models goes bally,and becomes difficult to clean!! see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007	4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Rear seats are really small and tight legroom. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

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