Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,821 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,434 kg | 1,550 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,001 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 1,001 mm | 878 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 942 mm | -942 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,252 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 775 mm | -775 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 464 L | 320 L | 144 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 1,257 L | 15.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 | 2,008 L | 14.4 |
2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | According to the EPA's classification system, the Hyundai Sonata is actually a large car. You wouldn't guess this while sitting in the front seat. A steeply raked windshield and cockpit-like instrument panel design cut into actual roominess, and perceived roominess even more. The Sonata's firm front buckets could use more form-fitting contouring. Though not uncomfortable, they are the least comfortable buckets in this threesome. In the back seat, six-foot passengers' scalps might graze the headliner, but knee room is generous. There's a bit more room and a more comfortably padded and positioned rear seat cushion inside the Altima. But the Mazda6's rear seat is at least as low to the floor as the Sonata's and includes a couple inches less knee room. So the Hyundai has a slight edge over the Mazda. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2012 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 |
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 |
2012 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 |
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 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 |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2013 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 |