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Hyundai Sonata (2010) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Hyundai Sonata and 2012 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2010 Hyundai Sonata and 2012 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2010 2012  
Model Hyundai Sonata Mazda Mazda6  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
249 hp@6000
229 lb-ft@4500
3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
272 hp@6250
269 lb-ft@4250
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,728 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,798 mm 4,920 mm 0 mm
Width 1,831 mm 1,839 mm 0 mm
Height 1,473 mm 1,471 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,585 kg 1,609 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 67 L 70 L -3 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,019 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,458 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,110 mm 1,080 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 970 mm 947 mm 23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,445 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,405 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 950 mm 965 mm -15 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 462 L 470 L -8 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Hyundai Sonata

2010 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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 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 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
2010 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda6

2012 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 
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