Lexus IS (2009) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2013) Specs

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2009 Lexus IS and 2013 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	Lexus IS	Hyundai Sonata
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.5 in	110.0 in	-2.5 in
Length	180.1 in	189.8 in	-9.7 in
Width	70.9 in	72.2 in	-1.3 in
Height	56.1 in	57.9 in	-1.8 in
Curb Weight	3455 lb.	3199 lb.	256 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	40.0 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	57.9 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	55.2 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	45.5 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	37.8 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.7 in	56.7 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	54.9 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.6 in	34.6 in	-4 in
Total Legroom	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	-5.6 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	16.4 ft³	-3.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus IS

2009 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review
2010	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

2013 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	According to the EPA's classification system, the Hyundai Sonata is actually a large car. You wouldn't guess this while sitting in the front seat. A steeply raked windshield and cockpit-like instrument panel design cut into actual roominess, and perceived roominess even more. The Sonata's firm front buckets could use more form-fitting contouring. Though not uncomfortable, they are the least comfortable buckets in this threesome. In the back seat, six-foot passengers' scalps might graze the headliner, but knee room is generous. There's a bit more room and a more comfortably padded and positioned rear seat cushion inside the Altima. But the Mazda6's rear seat is at least as low to the floor as the Sonata's and includes a couple inches less knee room. So the Hyundai has a slight edge over the Mazda. see full Hyundai Sonata review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

2013 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

2013 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
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

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