Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Toyota Matrix | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 102.4 in | 7.6 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 171.9 in | 17.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.5 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 61.4 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3245 lb. | 2865 lb. | 380 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 53.3 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 52.3 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.6 in | 3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 52.6 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 43.7 in | 11.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.2 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -45.1 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |