Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 112.2 in | -4.8 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 185.6 in | 3.3 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 71.3 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 77.8 in | -19.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3292 lb. | 5545 lb. | -2253 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 25.4 gal. | -7.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 42.2 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 53.7 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 51.5 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 52.5 in | -8.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 40.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 56.3 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.9 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 41.9 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 94.4 in (over 2 rows) | -13.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 45.2 ft3 | -28.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 | -63.2 ft3 |
2010 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 |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.