Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 106.3 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 197.1 in | 179.1 in | 18 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 69.9 in | 9 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 56.5 in | 13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4578 lb. | 2923 lb. | 1655 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 12.8 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 55.9 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.5 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.6 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.1 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 54.8 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 52.7 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 33.1 in | 6.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 36.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 14.8 | 29 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 65.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.
2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review |