Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Volkswagen Touareg | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.9 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 188.8 in | -12.6 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 76.4 in | -6.9 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 68.2 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2937 lb. | 4711 lb. | -1774 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.8 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.4 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.7 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 34.9 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.3 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.3 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |