Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Subaru BRZ | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 249 hp@6000 229 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@6400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 101.2 in | 6.2 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 166.7 in | 22.2 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 69.9 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 50.6 in | 7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 2812 lb. | 682 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 37.1 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 54.5 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.1 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.9 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 35.0 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 51.7 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 45.3 in | 10 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 29.9 in | 7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 71.8 in (over 2 rows) | 9.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2009 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 |
2018 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review |