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Hyundai Elantra GT (2014) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2014 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2014 2011  
Model Hyundai Elantra GT Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6500
154 lb-ft@4700
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 91.7 in 12.6 in
Length 169.3 in 157.3 in 12 in
Width 70.1 in 67.7 in 2.4 in
Height 57.9 in 49.0 in 8.9 in
Curb Weight 2908 lb. 2527 lb. 381 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 12.7 gal. 1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 37.4 in 2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 53.2 in 2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.1 in 50.6 in 2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 43.1 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.9 in 0.0 in 37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.9 in 0.0 in 54.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.0 in 0.0 in 51 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 0.0 in 34.6 in
Total Legroom 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 33.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.0 ft3 5.3 ft3 17.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 51.0 ft3 5.3 ft3 45.7 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT

2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT

2014 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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