Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 249 hp@6000 229 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 107.4 in | -4.3 in |
Length | 175.2 in | 188.9 in | -13.7 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 72.1 in | -1 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 58.0 in | 9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3385 lb. | 3494 lb. | -109 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 57.4 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 55.5 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.7 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.9 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 55.3 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.4 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 50 ft3 |
2009 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 0 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
comfort front seat see full Mercury Mariner review |
2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |