Volvo S60 (2012) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2016) Specs

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2012 Volvo S60 and 2016 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2012	2016
Model	Volvo S60	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 266 lb-ft@1800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	110.4 in	-1.1 in
Length	182.2 in	191.1 in	-8.9 in
Width	73.4 in	73.4 in	0 in
Height	58.4 in	58.1 in	0.3 in
Curb Weight	3548 lb.	3492 lb.	56 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.8 gal.	18.5 gal.	-0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	40.4 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	57.9 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.9 in	55.3 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	45.5 in	-3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.4 in	38.0 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	56.5 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	56.1 in	-2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	35.6 in	-2.1 in
Total Legroom	75.4 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-5.7 in
Cargo Volume	12.0 ft³	16.3 ft³	-4.3 ft³

2012 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The driver's seat and driver's position are outstanding, the best I've ever experienced and I've driven Lexuses and Infinitis. Passenger's seat is also very comfortable.rnrnCaution: Back seat and trunk are small. Also, no spare. You get an inflation kit. You can pay $250 for a donut spare. see full Volvo S60 review
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Volvo has a reputation for quality seating - I am very pleased with the comfort and support. I had a recent trip of about 14 hours, and the seats provided the best comfort I've had compared to all other cars I've owned and have drove in long distance trips. see full Volvo S60 review
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable driving position. Visibility is outstanding in all quarters. I've taken this car on frequent road trips (>300 miles) and I've been very comfortable throughout the trip. see full Volvo S60 review

2012 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very tight in back. see full Volvo S60 review
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat space is smaller than 3-series BMW. It's fine for children/young adults, but full size people will find it a little tight. Volvo should have added about six inches to the length and a few inches in width. see full Volvo S60 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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