Hyundai Elantra GT (2015) vs. Subaru Outback (2008) Specs

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2015 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2015	2008
Model	Hyundai Elantra GT	Subaru Outback
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	105.1 in	-0.8 in
Length	169.3 in	188.7 in	-19.4 in
Width	70.1 in	69.7 in	0.4 in
Height	57.9 in	63.2 in	-5.3 in
Curb Weight	2855 lb.	3605 lb.	-750 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	16.9 gal.	-2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.5 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	54.4 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	51.0 in	2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	44.1 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	39.1 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	53.7 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	52.6 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	33.9 in	0.7 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.0 ft³	33.5 ft³	-10.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	51.0 ft³	66.2 ft³	-15.2 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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2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review

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