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Hyundai Sonata (2011) vs. Nissan Maxima (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2012 Nissan Maxima specs.

2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2012 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Hyundai Sonata Nissan Maxima  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
204 kW@6000
365 Nm@1750
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
216 kW@6400
354 Nm@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,794 mm 2,776 mm 0 mm
Length 4,821 mm 4,841 mm 0 mm
Width 1,834 mm 1,859 mm 0 mm
Height 1,471 mm 1,468 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,514 kg 1,613 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 76 L -6 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 978 mm -977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,471 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,402 mm 1,356 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,156 mm 1,113 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 925 mm 35 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,440 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,394 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 879 mm 0 mm
Total Legroom 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume 464 L 402 L 62 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

2011 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
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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