Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Hyundai Elantra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 106.3 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 178.3 in | 15.1 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 69.9 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 56.5 in | 16.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 2661 lb. | 1779 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 12.8 gal. | 9.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.9 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.5 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.6 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.1 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 54.8 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.7 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 33.1 in | 3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 37.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 14.8 | 29.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |