

Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Buick Terraza | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 106.3 in | 14.8 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 176.2 in | 28.8 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 69.5 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 59.8 in | 12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4426 lb. | 2969 lb. | 1457 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 11 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 55.4 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.9 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 43.5 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 54.7 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 52.6 in | 9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.4 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 35.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 24.3 | 49.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 |
2007 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seat configuration is abhorrant. Nigh impossbile to get to row 3 without hurting oneself. see full Buick Terraza review |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |