Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 183 kW@6000 353 Nm@1350 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 158 kW@7500 216 Nm@5500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,864 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,590 kg | 1,403 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 935 mm | 30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 818 mm | 86 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 462 L | 215 L | 247 L |
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 |