Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 6.1L V8 OHV-2v 420 hp@6200 420 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.5 in | 110.0 in | -0.5 in |
Length | 186.6 in | 189.8 in | -3.2 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 72.2 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 57.9 in | 9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4726 lb. | 3338 lb. | 1388 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.9 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 55.2 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 45.5 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 56.7 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 54.9 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 34.6 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.5 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 51 ft3 |
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
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 |