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Hyundai Sonata (2012) vs. Nissan Versa (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Hyundai Sonata and 2009 Nissan Versa specs.

2012 Hyundai Sonata and 2009 Nissan Versa Specifications

Model Year 2012 2009  
Model Hyundai Sonata Nissan Versa  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.0 in 102.4 in 7.6 in
Length 189.8 in 176.0 in 13.8 in
Width 72.2 in 66.7 in 5.5 in
Height 57.9 in 60.4 in -2.5 in
Curb Weight 3161 lb. 2720 lb. 441 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.6 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.9 in 53.5 in 4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.2 in 48.8 in 6.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 41.4 in 4.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.9 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.7 in 50.7 in 6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.9 in 47.2 in 7.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 38.0 in -3.4 in
Total Legroom 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 0.7 in
Cargo Volume 16.4 ft3 13.8 ft3 2.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Versa

2009 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
No back ache.. see full Nissan Versa review
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
Good comfortable seats using quality materials. see full Nissan Versa review
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
Plenty of room for 4 tall adults see full Nissan Versa review
2009 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
HUGE rear seat leg room for kids see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I had an old large dog who loved car rides, and this car was lower to the ground to allow her easier access, and the backseat was very comfortable and spacious for her. Human guests also appreciated the more spacious rear seat room and comfort, though for the past year or 2 I have completely removed the rear seats in favor of even more cargo room (and the excuse not to transport people). see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The seats are very comfortable. Made of squishy dense foam: not too hard but still supportive enough. I have reclined and slept in the front passenger seat overnight several times. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Lots of legroom and headroom. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Lots of legroom and headroom. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I love how the Tiida/Versa has more rear leg room in it than the maxima does. a male of my build can sit in the back seat comfortably with the passenger seat pushed all the way back see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
large enough for actual adult to sit in see full Nissan Versa review
2009 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The front seats lumbar support are uncomfortable. The back seats are a lot better, they feel really comfortable to sit or take a nap in. see full Nissan Versa review
 
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