Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Hyundai Sonata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 110.0 in | 8.9 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 189.8 in | 12.2 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 72.2 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 57.9 in | 11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 3161 lb. | 1226 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 57.9 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 55.2 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 45.5 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 56.7 in | 8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 54.9 in | 11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 34.6 in | 6.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.5 in | 0.0 in | 60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.1 in | 0.0 in | 50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 0.0 in | 34 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 36.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 16.4 | 63.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 125.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Sedona.
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 |