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Hyundai Elantra Touring (2011) vs. Toyota Corolla (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring and 2008 Toyota Corolla specs.

2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring and 2008 Toyota Corolla Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Hyundai Elantra Touring Toyota Corolla  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6000
136 lb-ft@4600
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
126 hp@6000
122 lb-ft@4200
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 102.4 in 3.9 in
Length 176.2 in 178.3 in -2.1 in
Width 69.5 in 66.9 in 2.6 in
Height 59.8 in 58.5 in 1.3 in
Curb Weight 2969 lb. 2595 lb. 374 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 39.3 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 53.1 in 2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.9 in 51.9 in 2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.5 in 41.3 in 2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 37.1 in 2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.7 in 53.5 in 1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in 46.2 in 6.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 35.4 in 1 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 3.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.3 ft3 13.5 ft3 10.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 65.3 ft3 13.5 ft3 51.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring

2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Corolla

2008 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
My right knee/upper calf hits on the side of the console and sometimes gets irritated. The edge of the silver plastic portion could have been designed different/better. see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review
 
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