Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Acura TL | Hyundai Elantra GT | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 104.3 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 169.3 in | 20 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.1 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 57.9 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 2908 lb. | 672 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.1 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.9 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.1 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.0 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.9 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 51.0 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 34.6 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | -10.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 51.0 ft3 | -38.5 ft3 |
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
many sporty like 4dr sedans lack backseat legroom. this one has enough to where you can seat 4 adults comfortably when going out to dinner, movies, etc. see full Acura TL review |
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Kind of cramped for taller persons. see full Acura TL review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT.