Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra GT | Nissan Murano | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 111.2 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 169.3 in | 192.8 in | -23.5 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 75.4 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 66.6 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2908 lb. | 3790 lb. | -882 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 59.6 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.8 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.6 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.8 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 58.8 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 55.2 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.7 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | -5.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.0 ft3 | 69.9 ft3 | -18.9 ft3 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT.
2016 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | I nearly ranked the new Nissan Murano's front seats ahead of its styling as reasons to buy one. With form-fitting contours and cushy-yet-supportive construction "inspired by NASA," they're that good. I wasn't able to drive the Murano all day, but felt like I easily could have. The 2015 Ford Edge's driver seat didn't initially strike me as especially comfortable. It felt flatter and less luxurious than that in the Nissan. But over the course of my test drive it seemed to fit and support me better and better. By the end it seemed very comfortable, yet still not quite as good as the Nissan's. The Edge Titanium's seats have a sportier appearance and shape than the SEL's, and might provide more lateral support. see full Nissan Murano review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Nissan Murano.