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2008 Hyundai Sonata and 2008 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Hyundai Sonata | Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 174 kW@6000 306 Nm@3500 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 231 kW@5200 526 Nm@3400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,798 mm | 4,884 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,831 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,569 kg | 2,168 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 80 L | -13 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 1,016 mm | 969 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 869 mm | 81 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,118 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 714 mm | -714 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 467 L | -5 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 1,393 L | 15.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 2,243 L | 14.3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata
| 2008 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 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 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
plenty of room for 6 foot tall man see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
love the heated front seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats...can drive for hours with no discomfort unlike other cars I have driven. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Average trips are 4 = hours and you get out still fresh compared to the Toyota and Holdens we have in the fleet see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2008 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
| 2008 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
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