Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick Terraza | Hyundai Elantra | |
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 Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 104.3 in | 16.8 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 177.4 in | 27.6 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 69.9 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 58.3 in | 13.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4476 lb. | 2747 lb. | 1729 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 | 55.6 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.2 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 43.5 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 55.1 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 54.0 in | 7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 35.0 in | 3.9 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) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 36.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 14.2 | 59.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 122.3 ft3 |
2006 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
All front seats are comfortable (or better be). This car had as much room and comfort in all 3 rows as the front seat. see full Buick Terraza review |
2006 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 |
2008 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear set has an upright feel, mor like a couch than most cars, esp GM products. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Can fit my two young children with their car seats and my teenage son has room to sit in the back and text for hours. More comfortable seats than my extended cab 1500. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I love the heated seats. Sitting in the seats for long drives is very comfortable. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Hard to fit a car seat back there. That should give you some idea. see full Hyundai Elantra review |