Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Chrysler 300 | Hyundai Elantra GT | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 104.3 in | 15.7 in |
Length | 196.9 in | 169.3 in | 27.6 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 70.1 in | 4 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 57.9 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3721 lb. | 2745 lb. | 976 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.1 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 55.9 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.1 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.0 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.7 in | 54.9 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 51.0 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 34.6 in | 5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | -5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.2 ft3 | 51.0 ft3 | -33.8 ft3 |
2009 Chrysler 300 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 178-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Roomy and comfortable see full Chrysler 300 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
vast space see full Chrysler 300 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Tons of room in the front seat. I am tall and I still have the seat adjusted in the middle, not all the way back, with lots of head room and leg room to spare. The passenger side is even better. see full Chrysler 300 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
The back seats have just as much room as the front seats. They fit the whole family with no problems, and you can even pick up the in-laws and they will fit back there perfectly. see full Chrysler 300 review |
2013 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 |
2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room enough for up to 6 foot adults. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
A comfortable ride. We drove over 500 miles each way on spring break and had no complaints. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Coming from a Volvo the seats are firm in comparison. They aren't the hard pans Honda seems to favor though with good side bolsters, quality cloth that should wear well and decent lumbar support(not adjustable in base). Headrests are adjustable for vertical movement but not forward or back. Driving & Visibility see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |