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2009 Hyundai Sonata and 2008 Toyota Camry Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Hyundai Sonata | Toyota Camry | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 249 hp@6000 229 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 109.3 in | -1.9 in |
| Length | 188.9 in | 189.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 71.1 in | 1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3461 lb. | 33 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 57.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.7 in | 2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 56.9 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.3 in | -0.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Camry
| 2008 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
excellent legroom see full Toyota Camry review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long and short trips see full Toyota Camry review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
more comfortable than Accord and Nissan 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 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 2008 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Just could not get comfortable. see full Toyota Camry review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is another subjective measurement. Our experience driving our 06 and 08 Accords has been that we feel little discomfort or back pain during long trips. We did have more such problems with our 05 and 06 rentals, although not severe. see full Toyota Camry review |
| 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 |
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