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Jeep Patriot (2008) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Jeep Patriot and 2008 Hyundai Sonata specs.

2008 Jeep Patriot and 2008 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Jeep Patriot Hyundai Sonata  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
172 hp@6000
165 lb-ft@4400
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.7 in 107.4 in -3.7 in
Length 173.6 in 188.9 in -15.3 in
Width 69.1 in 72.1 in -3 in
Height 64.4 in 58.0 in 6.4 in
Curb Weight 3108 lb. 3458 lb. -350 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.6 gal. 17.7 gal. -4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.0 in 40.1 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.6 in 57.4 in -2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.3 in 55.5 in -3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 43.7 in -3.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 38.2 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.0 in 56.9 in -2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.0 in 55.3 in -4.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.4 in 37.4 in 2 in
Total Legroom 80 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.0 ft3 16.3 ft3 6.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.2 ft3 16.3 ft3 37.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Jeep Patriot

2008 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
tall driver 6" 6" many other vehicles simply undriveable see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Plenty of space for taller people. Not cramped like most compact SUVs. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Supportive and roomy. I can drive for hours without fatigue. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Its comfortable on long trips see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Support, not hard, just plain comfortable see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
lot of front room see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual AWD
Adults will find the back seats of the Patriot comfortable. Let a kid sit in the middle. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Plenty of head/leg room; vehicle definitely feels larger on the inside than it looks from the outside. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The front seats are simply comfortable; the back seats not so much. see full Jeep Patriot review
2007 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual AWD
Knee room and seat comfort is good for this type of vehicle and this price see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual AWD
Slim on the rear seat room. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Seat is a little high hard back there, and front seat backs have no pockets. see full Jeep Patriot review
 

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
 
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