Hyundai Sonata (2012) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2018) Specs

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2012 Hyundai Sonata and 2018 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year	2012	2018
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Nissan Pathfinder
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 284 hp@6400 259 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,794 mm	2,901 mm	0 mm
Length	4,821 mm	5,042 mm	-1 mm
Width	1,834 mm	1,961 mm	0 mm
Height	1,471 mm	1,768 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,514 kg	1,947 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	70 L	74 L	-4 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,016 mm	1,072 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,471 mm	1,542 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,402 mm	1,443 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,156 mm	1,074 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	960 mm	1,001 mm	959 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,440 mm	1,534 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,394 mm	1,425 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	879 mm	1,059 mm	878 mm
Headroom, Row 3	0 mm	960 mm	-960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,450 mm	-1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,067 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	0 mm	780 mm	-780 mm
Total Legroom	2,035 mm (over 2 rows)	2,913 mm (over 3 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	464 L	453 L	11 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	16.4	1,354 L	15.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.4	2,260 L	14.4

2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	According to the EPA's classification system, the Hyundai Sonata is actually a large car. You wouldn't guess this while sitting in the front seat. A steeply raked windshield and cockpit-like instrument panel design cut into actual roominess, and perceived roominess even more. The Sonata's firm front buckets could use more form-fitting contouring. Though not uncomfortable, they are the least comfortable buckets in this threesome. In the back seat, six-foot passengers' scalps might graze the headliner, but knee room is generous. There's a bit more room and a more comfortably padded and positioned rear seat cushion inside the Altima. But the Mazda6's rear seat is at least as low to the floor as the Sonata's and includes a couple inches less knee room. So the Hyundai has a slight edge over the Mazda. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too. see full Hyundai Sonata review
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

2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt. see full Hyundai Sonata review
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 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
2011	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review

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