Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra GT | Dodge Challenger | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 116.0 in | -11.7 in |
Length | 169.3 in | 197.7 in | -28.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 75.7 in | -5.6 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 57.0 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 3719 lb. | -864 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.5 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.2 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.7 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.0 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 53.9 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 51.4 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 32.6 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.0 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 34.8 ft3 |
2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like the Elantra Touring which it replaced, the Elantra GT shares few if any visible parts with the Elantra coupe and sedan. Instead, both cars are essentially the European-market Hyundai i30 rebadged and slightly retuned for North American consumption. In Europe, the i30 is offered in two lengths, a hatch and an estate (the Queen's English for "wagon"). With the Elantra Touring, we got the estate. Perhaps because not enough people bought an Elantra Touring, Hyundai decided we'd readily trade functionality for styling. So with the Elantra GT we get the hatchback. While adults no longer have room to stretch, the Elantra GT's rear seat remains roomier than those in the Mazda3 and Ford Focus, but can't quite match the Kia Forte5's interior dimensions. Actually, Mazda claims more rear legroom in its car, but this particular spec seems well out of sync with reality. Even if this wasn't the case, specs aren't everything. Owing to a healthy height off the floor, the Hyundai's rear seat might be the most comfortable in the segment (unless you're tall enough to require more than the modest amount of headroom). A bonus for rear-seat passengers: the Tech Package includes the segment's only panoramic sunroof. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room enough for up to 6 foot adults. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
A comfortable ride. We drove over 500 miles each way on spring break and had no complaints. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Coming from a Volvo the seats are firm in comparison. They aren't the hard pans Honda seems to favor though with good side bolsters, quality cloth that should wear well and decent lumbar support(not adjustable in base). Headrests are adjustable for vertical movement but not forward or back. Driving & Visibility see full Hyundai Elantra GT review |
2014 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Coupe 375-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I am a large person, being 6'4" tall and about 250 lbs. This car fits me great, with plenty of room and comfort. I am the driver always (I live alone) and don't often have anyone else with me, although on occasion, I have a passenger. Even with large passengers there is plenty of room in the interior. I have a couple of inches of head room, which is pretty unique. Most cars require me to recline the seat a notch or two in order to avoid having my head in the headliner. I DID NOT purchase a vehicle with a sunroof. That device eats up 2 inches of head room, and I would be right there. Besides, we get a lot of rain here on the coast and I would be afraid of leaks. The seats are supportive, and I have the 6 way power driver's seat. It is easily adjustable for position and has the adjustable lumbar support. I cannot imagine anyone not being able to be comfortable. There is also plenty of leg room in the front seats. The back seats are useful in a pinch, but if I had a family, this would likely not be the best choice of vehicle for me. Although I love driving it, and looking at it! see full Dodge Challenger review |