Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda Insight | Hyundai Elantra | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 106.3 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 172.3 in | 179.1 in | -6.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 69.9 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 56.5 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 2773 lb. | -50 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 12.8 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 55.9 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 53.5 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 37.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 54.8 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.7 in | 52.7 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 33.1 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 31.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For my 6-3 height, I had plenty of leg room. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The seats are form fitting and feel like sports car seats with a lot of side support and back support. see full Honda Insight review |
2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Rear seat is super uncomfortable to get in and out of if you are tall. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For tall people, its a no go. Did not like it one bit and had to think about this short fall if I ever wanted to carry friends. Luckly I normally drive alone see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
This is a glaring issue with the Insight. Leg room is for children and my head hits the roof and a little bit of the rear hatch. There is a warning sticker about making sure go watch the heads of your rear seat passengers when closing the hatch. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Poor head room for tall people. see full Honda Insight review |
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 |