Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 106.4 in | 4 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 175.6 in | 15.5 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 69.7 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 52.8 in | 5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 3094 lb. | 411 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.2 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 54.8 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.7 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 48.1 in | 8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 32.2 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
2015 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata.
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |