Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Hyundai Elantra GT | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,524 mm | 4,300 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,629 kg | 1,295 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 53 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 963 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 879 mm | 56 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 971 L | 651 L | 320 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,920 L | 1,444 L | 0 L |
2013 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2013 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape 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.