Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 110.4 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 191.1 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 73.4 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 59.5 in | 58.1 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3078 lb. | 3492 lb. | -414 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 57.9 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 55.3 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 45.5 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.5 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 56.1 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 35.6 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
2009 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |
2016 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 |
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