Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan Rogue | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,646 mm | 4,821 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,659 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,482 kg | 1,434 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 960 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 897 mm | 879 mm | 18 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 818 L | 464 L | 354 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,640 L | 16.4 | -15.4 L |
2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
Great for long trips and heated seats see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
With leather, power seats allows for height adjustment to LOWER the seat. The non-power seats in the S (not SL) have no height adjustment and are far too high for an average male driver. Wide enough to fit an average 6 ft male. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
uncomfortable for 6 ft 2 in driver see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
My previous vehicle, a Lancer had more legroom than this vehicle. see full Nissan Rogue 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 |