Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,280 mm | 4,445 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,073 kg | 1,527 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 0 L | 45 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 947 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 790 mm | 81 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 351 L | 411 L | -60 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 0 L | 12.4 |
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 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |