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Hyundai Sonata (2007) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Hyundai Sonata and 2012 Subaru Forester specs.

2007 Hyundai Sonata and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2007 2012  
Model Hyundai Sonata Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
174 kW@6000
306 Nm@3500
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
167 kW@5600
306 Nm@3600
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,728 mm 2,616 mm 0 mm
Length 4,798 mm 4,559 mm 0 mm
Width 1,831 mm 1,781 mm 0 mm
Height 1,473 mm 1,674 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,569 kg 1,560 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 67 L 64 L 3 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,019 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,458 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,110 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 970 mm 1,016 mm 969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,445 mm 1,412 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,405 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 950 mm 965 mm -15 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 462 L 949 L -487 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.3 1,934 L 15.3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Hyundai Sonata

2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 234-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Other sedans I have owned always left something to be desired in the back seat. Not the Sonata. With so much rear space you really feel like you are in a full sized car! Plus being a big guy has always cramped my rear passengers until now! 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
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
Has lumbar back comfort see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good knee and legroom, airy spacious feeling cabin. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am 300 pounds and over 6 feet tall. This is the first car that I have owned in years that allows me to make a five - six hour drive in comfort, without the need to stop and stretch. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
could use some more adjustments on the drivers seat see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
not as supportive as say the Accord seats see full Hyundai Sonata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Forester

2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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