Hyundai Elantra GT (2015) vs. Volvo V50 (2011) Specs

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2015 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2011 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2011
Model	Hyundai Elantra GT	Volvo V50
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	103.9 in	0.4 in
Length	169.3 in	178.0 in	-8.7 in
Width	70.1 in	69.7 in	0.4 in
Height	57.9 in	58.0 in	-0.1 in
Curb Weight	2908 lb.	3570 lb.	-662 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	-1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	38.9 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	55.2 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	53.7 in	-0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.6 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	38.1 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	54.1 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	50.7 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	34.4 in	0.2 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.0 ft³	12.8 ft³	10.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	51.0 ft³	44.2 ft³	6.8 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

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2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review
2010	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review

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