Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Porsche Cayenne | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 166 hp@6000 154 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 110.0 in | 4 in |
Length | 190.8 in | 189.8 in | 1 in |
Width | 76.3 in | 72.2 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 57.9 in | 9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4938 lb. | 3457 lb. | 1481 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.9 in | -57.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 45.5 in | -45.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -80.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 46.5 ft3 |
2012 Porsche Cayenne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 14 way memory seats with a/c fit the bill with 2 drivers of varying heights and my need to keep cool duirng 3 years of treatment for a life threatening disease see full Porsche Cayenne 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 |