Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus GX | Hyundai Sonata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 110.0 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 189.8 in | -1.6 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 72.2 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 74.6 in | 57.9 in | 16.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4871 lb. | 3161 lb. | 1710 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 57.9 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.2 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 45.5 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 56.7 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 54.9 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.6 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.9 in | 0.0 in | 24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 23.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.7 ft3 | 16.4 | 33.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.5 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 61.1 ft3 |
2007 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX 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 |