Model Year | 2016 | 2019 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 115 kW@6000 190 Nm@5000 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 192 kW@257 332 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,864 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,586 kg | 2,189 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 73 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,013 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 975 mm | -71 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 704 mm | -704 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 391 L | 71 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 1,198 L | 15.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 2,370 L | 14.3 |
2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata.
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |