Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 296 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 119.3 in | -9.3 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 200.2 in | -10.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 78.1 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 68.9 in | -11 in |
Curb Weight | 3338 lb. | 4375 lb. | -1037 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 65.0 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.6 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 40.5 in | 5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 64.6 in | -7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 66.1 in | -11.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.6 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.3 in | -50.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | -34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 39.1 ft3 | -22.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 87.1 ft3 | -70.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 150.0 ft3 | -133.6 ft3 |
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 2018 Toyota Sienna.