Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Toyota Sequoia | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6000 365 Nm@1750 |
5.7L V8 DOHC-4v 284 kW@5600 544 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 3,099 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,821 mm | 5,210 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 2,029 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,514 kg | 2,599 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 100 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,577 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 988 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,666 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 925 mm | -46 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 914 mm | -914 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,669 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,280 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 897 mm | -897 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 464 L | 535 L | -71 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 1,886 L | 15.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 | 3,401 L | 13.4 |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Toyota Sequoia.