Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Nissan Pathfinder | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,821 mm | 4,765 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,451 kg | 1,984 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 80 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,013 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 869 mm | 10 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 | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 464 L | 467 L | -3 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 1,393 L | 15.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 | 2,243 L | 14.4 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |