Body | 4dr Sedan |
Wheelbase | 107.4 in |
Length | 188.9 in |
Width | 72.1 in |
Height | 58.0 in |
Curb Weight | 3327 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very Roomy interior. Ample Hip, Shoulder, and leg room see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of Room for larger Adults while still being comfortable. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Big enough for three car seats. Qualifies as a "large car". Only it and the Accord do in this class. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Front seat is very comfortable. up/down movement works well. Front back movement mechanics work well. Seat comfortable for long trips but not too long. Seat is a good hard to soft feel. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
spacious rear seat. This is a large sedan. Rear head room is plenty. nice seat placement with body form. Head rests not too far back. Rests adjust well. Middle seat becomes a cup holder/arm rest for two. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear room is great even if front seats all the way back. Also has wonderful cup holder and fold down arm tray. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
plenty of room for 6 foot tall man see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
love the heated front seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom are good. Daughters complain that the seating position is too upright. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
it looks like other manufacturers have bigger seats in this class see full Hyundai Sonata review |
Trim | GLS | SE | Limited |
Standard Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
Optional Engine(s) | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 249 hp@6000 229 lb-ft@4500 | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 249 hp@6000 229 lb-ft@4500 | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 249 hp@6000 229 lb-ft@4500 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |   |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 215/60VR16 tires | 215/55VR17 tires | 215/55VR17 tires |
2009 Hyundai Sonata Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
fast, smooth, quiet see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The four cylinder engine is more than adequate for both city and highway driving. The car cruises effortlessly at 75-80 mph and is quite quiet doing so. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
0 see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Acceleration is more than adequate for my daily driving needs. Plenty of pick-up for passing on the interstate, etc. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The V6 3.3L is very quick and still gets good fuel economy. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
good power and fuel economy balance see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
6 cyl. is turbine smooth, with no let up of torque through redline. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of power see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Smooth power always available. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 Hyundai Sonata Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
175 hp is not enough. This is a heavy car with all the amenities in the GLS. Stereo, plush seats, heavy dash, stability control, heavier steel panels tolls in weight but excellent manual stick when driving on ice sheets or tough snow, light snow a breeze. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Though the car has plenty of get up and go, once again, after getting the Genesis Coupe, I am now looking for some performance upgrades. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Overall the 2009 I4 motor with the 5 speed auto is a perfect match for the car. Plenty of acceleration without being over powered. Gear spacing in the transmission is perfect. Only complaint about the powertrain is Hyundai's choice of downshifting 2 gears while cruise control is enabled. Even on the gentlest of inclines, when the car's speed starts slowing down, the computer downshifts from 5th to 3rd gear and engine RPM's surges from 1800rpm to 3000rpm. Very, very annoying. I communicated my dis-satisfaction to Hyundai corporate headquarters, their response was to take to the dealer to be FIXED. Dealership's response was a little more logical, the cars computer programming is set in stone and isn't going to be changed except for any safety issues. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | GLS | 18,700 | 17,922 | 695 |
4dr Sedan | SE | 22,050 | 20,867 | 695 |
4dr Sedan | Limited | 24,550 | 22,959 | 695 |