Mazda CX-9 (2018) vs. Hyundai Elantra GT (2015) Specs

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2018 Mazda CX-9 and 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT Specifications

Model Year	2018	2015
Model	Mazda CX-9	Hyundai Elantra GT
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.3 in	104.3 in	11 in
Length	199.4 in	169.3 in	30.1 in
Width	77.5 in	70.1 in	7.4 in
Height	69.0 in	57.9 in	11.1 in
Curb Weight	4054 lb.	2908 lb.	1146 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	14.0 gal.	5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	40.1 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	55.9 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	53.1 in	3.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	42.0 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	37.9 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.1 in	54.9 in	3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.4 in	51.0 in	6.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	34.6 in	4.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.4 in	0.0 in	35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.1 in	0.0 in	40.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.7 in	0.0 in	29.7 in
Total Legroom	110.1 in (over 3 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	33.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.4 ft³	23.0 ft³	-8.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.2 ft³	23.0	15.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.2 ft³	51.0 ft³	20.2 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda CX-9.

2015 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Like the Elantra Touring which it replaced, the Elantra GT shares few if any visible parts with the Elantra coupe and sedan. Instead, both cars are essentially the European-market Hyundai i30 rebadged and slightly retuned for North American consumption. In Europe, the i30 is offered in two lengths, a hatch and an estate (the Queen's English for "wagon"). With the Elantra Touring, we got the estate. Perhaps because not enough people bought an Elantra Touring, Hyundai decided we'd readily trade functionality for styling. So with the Elantra GT we get the hatchback. While adults no longer have room to stretch, the Elantra GT's rear seat remains roomier than those in the Mazda3 and Ford Focus, but can't quite match the Kia Forte5's interior dimensions. Actually, Mazda claims more rear legroom in its car, but this particular spec seems well out of sync with reality. Even if this wasn't the case, specs aren't everything. Owing to a healthy height off the floor, the Hyundai's rear seat might be the most comfortable in the segment (unless you're tall enough to require more than the modest amount of headroom). A bonus for rear-seat passengers: the Tech Package includes the segment's only panoramic sunroof. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review

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