Hyundai Elantra GT (2015) vs. Subaru Forester (2016) Specs

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2015 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2016 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2015	2016
Model	Hyundai Elantra GT	Subaru Forester
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	103.9 in	0.4 in
Length	169.3 in	180.9 in	-11.6 in
Width	70.1 in	70.7 in	-0.6 in
Height	57.9 in	66.4 in	-8.5 in
Curb Weight	2855 lb.	3624 lb.	-769 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	-1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.4 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	57.0 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	43.0 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	39.8 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	56.5 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	0.0 in	51 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	38.0 in	-3.4 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-4.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.0 ft³	34.4 ft³	-11.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	51.0 ft³	74.7 ft³	-23.7 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

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2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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