Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 329 hp@5250 354 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 108.7 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 185.0 in | 4.8 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.3 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 54.8 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3338 lb. | 3935 lb. | -597 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 36.8 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 54.1 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.0 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.5 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 48.9 in | 7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 32.6 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door).