Hyundai Sonata (2008) vs. Toyota Camry (2006) Specs

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2008 Hyundai Sonata and 2006 Toyota Camry Specifications

Model Year	2008	2006
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Toyota Camry
Engine	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 234 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5600 220 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.4 in	107.1 in	0.3 in
Length	188.9 in	189.2 in	-0.3 in
Width	72.1 in	70.7 in	1.4 in
Height	58.0 in	58.7 in	-0.7 in
Curb Weight	3458 lb.	3450 lb.	8 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	18.5 gal.	-0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	39.2 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.4 in	57.5 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	54.4 in	1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.7 in	41.6 in	2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	38.4 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	56.7 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.3 in	54.1 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	37.8 in	-0.4 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	1.7 in
Cargo Volume	16.3 ft³	16.7 ft³	-0.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata

2008 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
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 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	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

2008 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Camry

2006 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	I have arthritis and it is great to have a seat that i can lower and slide way back. Not just great - it was important in the purchase decision. . see full Toyota Camry review
2007	4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Rear seat is large and lots of leg room. Nice feature is the center armrest, which many cars in this price range do not have. see full Toyota Camry review
2007	4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Big and comfy. see full Toyota Camry review
2007	4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Big and comfy. see full Toyota Camry review
2007	4dr Sedan 187-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Very big seat area for a big person. Easy to get in and out of. see full Toyota Camry review
2005	4dr Sedan 157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The wings are not angled up too steeply for my wide, creaky hips. I still need a two-inch foam insert to see properly and compensate for the lack of OEM padding in the seat, though. see full Toyota Camry review

2006 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	These seats seem to have been designed for someone 250 pounds. Wide, flat, and no proper support for your back. While this has a lumbar support for the driver, the poor seat design makes this uncomfortable for long trips. see full Toyota Camry review
2007	4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	It could not seat three adults, while the Ford could easily seat three large people, and give them limo-like legroom. see full Toyota Camry review
2006	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	ok, but not as roomy as the azera see full Toyota Camry review
2006	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	knees touching the back of the front seat (after i adjusted the front seat to how i would sit) see full Toyota Camry review
2005	4dr Sedan 157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Hand parking brake uncomfortable to right leg on long trips. see full Toyota Camry review

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