Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 101.4 in | 8.6 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 179.7 in | 10.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.2 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 53.5 in | 4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3338 lb. | 3538 lb. | -200 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 54.2 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.7 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.8 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.6 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 51.2 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 44.4 in | 10.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 29.2 in | 5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 8.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 0.7 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 |
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Kids only and not very comfortable see full Mitsubishi Eclipse review |