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Hyundai Sonata (2008) vs. Nissan Versa (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Hyundai Sonata and 2014 Nissan Versa specs.

2008 Hyundai Sonata and 2014 Nissan Versa Specifications

Model Year 2008 2014  
Model Hyundai Sonata Nissan Versa  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.4 in 102.4 in 5 in
Length 188.9 in 175.4 in 13.5 in
Width 72.1 in 66.7 in 5.4 in
Height 58.0 in 59.6 in -1.6 in
Curb Weight 3253 lb. 2354 lb. 899 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.7 gal. 10.8 gal. 6.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 39.8 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 51.7 in 5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.5 in 48.1 in 7.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.7 in 41.8 in 1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.2 in 37.0 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.9 in 51.9 in 5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.3 in 46.2 in 9.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.4 in 37.0 in 0.4 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 78.8 in (over 2 rows) 2.3 in
Cargo Volume 16.3 ft3 14.8 ft3 1.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata

2008 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2014 Nissan Versa

2014 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 0 I was expecting zero room in the back, but I sat in the backseat even with the drivers seat adjusted far back (I'm 5'11" but long legs and tend to adjust seats to the back end of their travel), I had reasonable legroom for a very compact car. The seat covering material was pleasant as well. see full Nissan Versa review
2013 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review
2014 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on.  It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back.  Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review
 
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