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Hyundai Sonata (2008) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Hyundai Sonata and 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

2008 Hyundai Sonata and 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year 2008 2015  
Model Hyundai Sonata Volkswagen Tiguan  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1700
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.4 in 102.5 in 4.9 in
Length 188.9 in 174.5 in 14.4 in
Width 72.1 in 71.2 in 0.9 in
Height 58.0 in 65.6 in -7.6 in
Curb Weight 3458 lb. 3404 lb. 54 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.7 gal. 16.8 gal. 0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 39.1 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 56.2 in 1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.5 in 0.0 in 55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.7 in 40.1 in 3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.2 in 39.0 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.9 in 55.0 in 1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.3 in 0.0 in 55.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.4 in 35.8 in 1.6 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 75.9 in (over 2 rows) 5.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.3 ft3 23.8 ft3 -7.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.3 ft3 56.1 ft3 -39.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata

2008 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
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
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable seats...can drive for hours with no discomfort unlike other cars I have driven. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Average trips are 4 = hours and you get out still fresh compared to the Toyota and Holdens we have in the fleet see full Hyundai Sonata review
2008 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
 

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