Hyundai Sonata (2015) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2014) Specs

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2015 Hyundai Sonata and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2015	2014
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine	2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 159 hp@5500 154 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 1.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 170 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	104.4 in	6 in
Length	191.1 in	182.2 in	8.9 in
Width	73.4 in	70.0 in	3.4 in
Height	58.1 in	57.2 in	0.9 in
Curb Weight	3508 lb.	3311 lb.	197 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	38.2 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	55.2 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	0.0 in	55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.2 in	4.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	37.1 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	53.6 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	0.0 in	56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	38.1 in	-2.5 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	1.8 in
Cargo Volume	16.3 ft³	15.5 ft³	0.8 ft³

2015 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

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

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