Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,821 mm | 4,702 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,434 kg | 1,713 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 58 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 993 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 927 mm | -48 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 859 mm | -859 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,214 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 709 mm | -709 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,657 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 464 L | 340 L | 124 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 934 L | -917.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 | 1,860 L | 15.4 |
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 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan.