Hyundai Sonata (2013) vs. Subaru BRZ (2018) Specs

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2013 Hyundai Sonata and 2018 Subaru BRZ Specifications

Model Year	2013	2018
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Subaru BRZ
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750	2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@7000 156 lb-ft@6400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	101.2 in	8.8 in
Length	189.8 in	166.7 in	23.1 in
Width	72.2 in	69.9 in	2.3 in
Height	57.9 in	50.6 in	7.3 in
Curb Weight	3338 lb.	2762 lb.	576 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	37.1 in	2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	54.5 in	3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	53.1 in	2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.9 in	3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	35.0 in	2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.7 in	51.7 in	5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.9 in	45.3 in	9.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	29.9 in	4.7 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	71.8 in (over 2 rows)	8.3 in
Cargo Volume	16.4 ft³	6.9 ft³	9.5 ft³

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

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

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