Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 106.3 in | -8.1 in |
Length | 161.9 in | 176.2 in | -14.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 69.5 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 49.9 in | 59.8 in | -9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3108 lb. | 2937 lb. | 171 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.3 in | 40.0 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 55.4 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.5 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.4 in | -39.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.4 in | -36.4 in |
Total Legroom | 42 in (over 1 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -37.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.2 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.2 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -56.1 ft3 |
2007 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I find the front seat, even heated, to have great lumbar support, my sciatica does not bother me even when I have to use the clutch. Those with long legs are amazed at all the leg room available. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |
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 |