Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.8 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 189.4 in | -13.2 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 78.1 in | -8.6 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 69.3 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2969 lb. | 4365 lb. | -1396 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 63.2 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 59.2 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.7 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 65.3 in | -10.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 65.8 in | -13.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.0 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.4 in | -36.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.9 in | -33.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 112.6 in (over 3 rows) | -32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.3 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.3 | 61.8 ft3 | -37.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.3 ft3 | 121.3 ft3 | -56 ft3 |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |