Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra GT | Ford Taurus | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 112.9 in | -8.6 in |
Length | 169.3 in | 202.9 in | -33.6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 76.2 in | -6.1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 60.7 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 4015 lb. | -1160 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.9 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 56.3 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.9 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 56.9 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 55.8 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.1 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 30.9 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT.
2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |