Lexus ES (2009) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2014) Specs

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2009 Lexus ES and 2014 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Lexus ES	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	110.0 in	-0.7 in
Length	191.1 in	189.8 in	1.3 in
Width	71.1 in	72.2 in	-1.1 in
Height	57.1 in	57.9 in	-0.8 in
Curb Weight	3580 lb.	3417 lb.	163 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	40.0 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	57.9 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.9 in	55.2 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	45.5 in	-3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	37.8 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	56.7 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.8 in	54.9 in	-2.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	34.6 in	1.3 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	-2 in
Cargo Volume	14.7 ft³	16.4 ft³	-1.7 ft³

2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Similar to the front seats, super comfortable and soft. A lot of leg room with an average-sized driver + passenger up front. Rear moonroof gives off the feel of a huge ceiling. see full Lexus ES review

2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review
2008	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	the seams in a seat should run front to rear vs. left to right this would make the seat more comfortable. the Toyota Camry leather seats are definitely more comparable... I think Lexis wanted a sportier looking seat but sacrificed comfort in doing see full Lexus ES review
2008	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	There is simply not enough legroom and three passengers will probably feel very cramped in the back as well. see full Lexus ES review

2014 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

2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt. see full Hyundai Sonata review

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