Hyundai Elantra (2008) vs. Ford Focus (2014) Specs

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2008 Hyundai Elantra and 2014 Ford Focus Specifications

Model Year	2008	2014
Model	Hyundai Elantra	Ford Focus
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	104.3 in	0 in
Length	177.4 in	178.5 in	-1.1 in
Width	69.9 in	71.8 in	-1.9 in
Height	58.3 in	57.7 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	2723 lb.	2907 lb.	-184 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	12.4 gal.	1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	38.3 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	55.6 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	53.9 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	41.9 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.0 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.7 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	52.7 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	33.2 in	1.8 in
Total Legroom	78.5 in (over 2 rows)	75.1 in (over 2 rows)	3.4 in
Cargo Volume	14.2 ft³	13.2 ft³	1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra

2008 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Rear set has an upright feel, mor like a couch than most cars, esp GM products. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Can fit my two young children with their car seats and my teenage son has room to sit in the back and text for hours. More comfortable seats than my extended cab 1500. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I love the heated seats. Sitting in the seats for long drives is very comfortable. see full Hyundai Elantra review

2008 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Hard to fit a car seat back there. That should give you some idea. see full Hyundai Elantra review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Focus

2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2014	Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Ford Focus

2014 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review

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