Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Mazda Mazda5 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 108.3 in | 1.7 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 180.5 in | 9.3 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 68.9 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 63.6 in | -5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3161 lb. | 3417 lb. | -256 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 55.5 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.1 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 40.7 in | 4.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 55.5 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 57.8 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.4 in | -4.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.5 in | -30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -30.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 44.4 ft3 | -28 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -54.5 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 |
2014 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |