Honda Pilot (2009) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2020) Specs

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2009 Honda Pilot and 2020 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year	2009	2020
Model	Honda Pilot	Hyundai Elantra
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.2 in	106.3 in	2.9 in
Length	190.9 in	181.9 in	9 in
Width	78.5 in	70.9 in	7.6 in
Height	71.0 in	56.5 in	14.5 in
Curb Weight	4319 lb.	3131 lb.	1188 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	14.0 gal.	7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.3 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	56.2 in	5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.6 in	53.4 in	5.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.2 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	37.3 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	62.2 in	55.3 in	6.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.9 in	51.9 in	5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	35.7 in	2.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.2 in	0.0 in	38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	58.9 in	0.0 in	58.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.4 in	0.0 in	48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.1 in	0.0 in	32.1 in
Total Legroom	112 in (over 3 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	34.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.0 ft³	14.4 ft³	3.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.7 ft³	14.4	33.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.0 ft³	14.4 ft³	72.6 ft³

2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review
2009	4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review

2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review

2020 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Though adjustments to their shape are limited to power lumbar, the new Hyundai Elantra's well-bolstered front seats fit me especially well. Your size and shape likely differ from mine, so impressions of seat comfort will vary. Whether they fit or not, in the Elantra Limited (unlike in the Forte) they are upholstered in real leather and would not appear out of place in an Audi. see full Hyundai Elantra review

2020 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Rear seat passengers enjoy abundant knee room, but those of more than middling height will find headroom and thigh support marginal at best. These weaknesses are fairly common in current compact sedans, but the Forte, with a taller, less swoopy roof line, has a more comfortably positioned rear seat and a bit more rear headroom. see full Hyundai Elantra review

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