Hyundai Sonata (2009) vs. Toyota Sienna (2006) Specs

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2009 Hyundai Sonata and 2006 Toyota Sienna Specifications

Model Year	2009	2006
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Toyota Sienna
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.4 in	119.3 in	-11.9 in
Length	188.9 in	200.0 in	-11.1 in
Width	72.1 in	77.4 in	-5.3 in
Height	58.0 in	68.9 in	-10.9 in
Curb Weight	3292 lb.	4140 lb.	-848 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	20.0 gal.	-2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	42.0 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.4 in	63.8 in	-6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	58.4 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.7 in	42.9 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	40.2 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	64.9 in	-8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.3 in	67.5 in	-12.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	39.6 in	-2.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.1 in	-38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	61.1 in	-61.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	51.8 in	-51.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	39.5 in	-39.5 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	122 in (over 3 rows)	-40.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.3 ft³	43.6 ft³	-27.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	16.3	94.5 ft³	-78.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.3 ft³	148.9 ft³	-132.6 ft³

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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 2006 Toyota Sienna

2006 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	the kids have enough foom they leave each other alone see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	I can adjust the seat exactly how I want it see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Two middle seats are bucket seats and VERY comfortable. Leg room in 3rd row is a little limited. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Sits high so short people have a comfortable good view of the road. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The 3rd row seats have enough leg room and the seats themselves are well built. That said, I have not tried the 3rd row seats of close competitors like the Odyssey see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Lots of room even for adults see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Lots of room to move. see full Toyota Sienna review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	3 tall teeange boys and they love it cack there. So comfortable! see full Toyota Sienna review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The Sienna is an excellent family vehicle if interior space and overall capability are your priorities. It is comfortable for long family drives and you NEVER run out of space in this car. see full Toyota Sienna review

2006 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	I have the CE which does not have adjustable lumbar support or 8-way adjustments. The seat has a fixed height, which is a bit too high for me. Also the seat is a bit too deep. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Seat cushion has an uncomfortable contour at rear of seat and the armrests are uncomfortable. see full Toyota Sienna review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	At $35,000 I think it could be much better. Hurts more than my Tacoma 4X4 after a long drive. see full Toyota Sienna review

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