Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 121.2 in | -11.2 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 202.5 in | -12.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 76.9 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 68.9 in | -11 in |
Curb Weight | 3161 lb. | 4494 lb. | -1333 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.2 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 63.0 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 40.6 in | 4.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 64.7 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.3 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -15.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 83.0 ft3 | -66.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -124.2 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 2011 Volkswagen Routan.