Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Element | Hyundai Accent | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 OHC-4v 166 hp@5500 161 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 106 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 98.4 in | 3 in |
Length | 169.9 in | 159.3 in | 10.6 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 66.7 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.9 in | 12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3515 lb. | 2403 lb. | 1112 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 39.6 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.5 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 50.2 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.8 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 53.1 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 48.8 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 34.3 in | 4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 74.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Honda Element.
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |