Nissan Sentra (2012) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2016) Specs

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2012 Nissan Sentra and 2016 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2012	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
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

2012 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review

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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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