Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,893 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,796 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,864 mm | 1,941 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,590 kg | 2,130 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 85 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 988 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 886 mm | 18 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 909 L | -447 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 2,008 L | 14.3 |
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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