Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra GT | Hyundai Genesis | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 115.6 in | -11.3 in |
Length | 169.3 in | 195.9 in | -26.6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 73.4 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.3 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 3748 lb. | -893 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 19.3 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.3 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.3 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 44.3 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 57.9 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 54.3 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.6 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | -6.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 35.1 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.
2009 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Few cars offer the marriage of rear wheel drive performance with this amount of back seat room for the longer ride (travelling) with 4 adults. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very supportive, easily adjusted for that "just right" feeling. Very comfortable for extended periods of time. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable and supportive seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room without sacrificing rear seat room. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No discomfort noted on several trips of 250+ miles. Adjustable lumbar support is very nice (not just in/out, but also up/down). see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of leg room and width. Air conditioning and heat controls that can be controlled separately from the front passengers choices. Rear window shade. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
almost Teutonic front seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
First, I am a tall person and the seatbelt height adjustment does not go high enough, so if an accident should occur I believe that the shoulder belt will slip off. Also, the seats could be built more comfortable, more sporty. see full Hyundai Genesis review |