Pontiac Grand Prix (2008) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2013) Specs

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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2013 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2008	2013
Model	Pontiac Grand Prix	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.5 in	110.0 in	0.5 in
Length	198.3 in	189.8 in	8.5 in
Width	71.6 in	72.2 in	-0.6 in
Height	55.9 in	57.9 in	-2 in
Curb Weight	3600 lb.	3338 lb.	262 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	40.0 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	57.9 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.5 in	55.2 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	45.5 in	-3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.2 in	37.8 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	56.7 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	54.9 in	-0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	34.6 in	1.6 in
Total Legroom	78.4 in (over 2 rows)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.7 in
Cargo Volume	16.0 ft³	16.4 ft³	-0.4 ft³

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front of the GXP is great - heated leather seats, plenty of seat adjustments, and the controls are all pointed at the driver. Even on a 20 hour trip, I had no issues with discomfort. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review
2007	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review
2007	4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review

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

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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