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Hyundai Sonata (2007) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Hyundai Sonata and 2008 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2007 Hyundai Sonata and 2008 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2007 2008  
Model Hyundai Sonata Mazda Mazda6  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
212 hp@6000
197 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.4 in 105.3 in 2.1 in
Length 188.9 in 186.8 in 2.1 in
Width 72.1 in 70.1 in 2 in
Height 58.0 in 56.7 in 1.3 in
Curb Weight 3458 lb. 3347 lb. 111 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.7 gal. 18.0 gal. -0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 38.7 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 56.1 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.5 in 54.7 in 0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.7 in 42.3 in 1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.2 in 37.1 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.9 in 54.9 in 2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.3 in 54.1 in 1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.4 in 36.5 in 0.9 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 78.8 in (over 2 rows) 2.3 in
Cargo Volume 16.3 ft3 15.2 ft3 1.1 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 Mazda6

2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2007 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 
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