Ford Escape (2011) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2008) Specs

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2011 Ford Escape and 2008 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year	2011	2008
Model	Ford Escape	Hyundai Elantra
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	104.3 in	-1.2 in
Length	174.7 in	177.4 in	-2.7 in
Width	71.1 in	69.9 in	1.2 in
Height	67.7 in	58.3 in	9.4 in
Curb Weight	3254 lb.	2723 lb.	531 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.5 gal.	14.0 gal.	2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	40.0 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.6 in	55.6 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	54.2 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	43.5 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	37.6 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	55.1 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	54.0 in	-4.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	35.0 in	0.6 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	78.5 in (over 2 rows)	-1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.2 ft³	14.2 ft³	15 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.3 ft³	14.2 ft³	52.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Ford Escape

2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review

2011 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra

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

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