Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Aveo | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 106 hp@6400 105 lb-ft@3800 |
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 Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.6 in | 106.3 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 154.3 in | 176.2 in | -21.9 in |
Width | 66.1 in | 69.5 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 59.8 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2557 lb. | 2969 lb. | -412 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 55.4 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 53.9 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.5 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.4 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.7 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 52.6 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.4 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 37.2 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -28.1 ft3 |
2009 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
its just like a pickup seat lots of headroom and i am 6 foot 2 with a long torso see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2009 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
My right knee hit the center console. It was impossible for me to find a comfortable driving position with my particular body type. see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2011 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 |
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 |
2011 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 |