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Hyundai Sonata (2008) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Hyundai Sonata and 2017 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2008 Hyundai Sonata and 2017 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2017  
Model Hyundai Sonata Mazda Mazda6  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
184 hp@5700
185 lb-ft@3250
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.4 in 111.4 in -4 in
Length 188.9 in 191.5 in -2.6 in
Width 72.1 in 72.4 in -0.3 in
Height 58.0 in 57.1 in 0.9 in
Curb Weight 3458 lb. 3250 lb. 208 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.7 gal. 16.4 gal. 1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 38.4 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 57.1 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.5 in 56.1 in -0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.7 in 42.2 in 1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.2 in 37.1 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.9 in 55.5 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.3 in 56.1 in -0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.4 in 38.7 in -1.3 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 80.9 in (over 2 rows) 0.2 in
Cargo Volume 16.3 ft3 14.8 ft3 1.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata

2008 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear room is great even if front seats all the way back. Also has wonderful cup holder and fold down arm tray. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very Roomy interior. Ample Hip, Shoulder, and leg room see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of Room for larger Adults while still being comfortable. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Big enough for three car seats. Qualifies as a "large car". Only it and the Accord do in this class. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Front seat is very comfortable. up/down movement works well. Front back movement mechanics work well. Seat comfortable for long trips but not too long. Seat is a good hard to soft feel. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
spacious rear seat. This is a large sedan. Rear head room is plenty. nice seat placement with body form. Head rests not too far back. Rests adjust well. Middle seat becomes a cup holder/arm rest for two. see full Hyundai Sonata review
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 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
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
2008 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat legroom and headroom are good. Daughters complain that the seating position is too upright. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
it looks like other manufacturers have bigger seats in this class see full Hyundai Sonata review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda6

2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda Mazda6

2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 
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