Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 183 kW@6000 353 Nm@1350 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 350 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,864 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,590 kg | 1,579 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 960 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 993 mm | -89 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 462 L | 450 L | 12 L |
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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