Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.0 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 197.2 in | -6.1 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 72.8 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 58.5 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3492 lb. | 3495 lb. | -3 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 59.4 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.8 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.3 in | 4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 58.2 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.2 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 40.9 in | -5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata.
2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |