Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.4 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 191.5 in | -15.3 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 72.4 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 57.1 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2937 lb. | 3443 lb. | -506 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.4 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.1 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 56.1 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.2 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.1 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.5 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.1 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.7 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 50.5 ft3 |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2020 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2019 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |