Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Honda CR-Z | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-4v 122 hp@6000 123 lb-ft@1000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.9 in | 104.3 in | -8.4 in |
Length | 160.6 in | 177.4 in | -16.8 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 69.9 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 58.3 in | -3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2690 lb. | 2747 lb. | -57 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.0 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.6 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 54.2 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 43.5 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -35.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 25.1 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
2012 Honda CR-Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
No rear seats in the US version, which greatly reduces passenger utility. However, the storage space is much bigger than many cars in the same price range. Driver and passenger seats are otherwise adequately comfortable. see full Honda CR-Z review |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2010 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 |