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Hyundai Sonata (2010) vs. Nissan Maxima (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Hyundai Sonata and 2016 Nissan Maxima specs.

2010 Hyundai Sonata and 2016 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year 2010 2016  
Model Hyundai Sonata Nissan Maxima  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
249 hp@6000
229 lb-ft@4500
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@6400
261 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.4 in 109.3 in -1.9 in
Length 188.9 in 192.8 in -3.9 in
Width 72.1 in 73.2 in -1.1 in
Height 58.0 in 56.5 in 1.5 in
Curb Weight 3494 lb. 3471 lb. 23 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.7 gal. 18.0 gal. -0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 39.4 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 56.7 in 0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.5 in 54.2 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.7 in 45.0 in -1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.2 in 36.7 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.9 in 55.7 in 1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.3 in 53.5 in 1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.4 in 34.2 in 3.2 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 79.2 in (over 2 rows) 1.9 in
Cargo Volume 16.3 ft3 14.3 ft3 2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Hyundai Sonata

2010 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Nissan Maxima

2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review
2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review
 

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